Foundry Engineering Lead: Drive Throughput & Quality

J&T; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

J&T is seeking a Foundry Engineering Manager to serve as the foundry's primary technical problem solver, leading pattern shop and engineering functions to boost throughput and quality across molding, melting, and finishing.

This hands-on role emphasizes root-cause problem solving, process improvement, and translating customer requirements into producible casting designs, with leadership of the foundry engineering staff and collaboration with department managers.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years foundry engineering experience with hands-on experience in white iron and/or steel casting.
• Experience with pattern and method design, including gating, risering, and solidification.
• Strong, metrics-driven root-cause problem-solving skills, including casting defect analysis and scrap reduction.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the foundry's primary technical problem solver to drive throughput and quality.
• Reviews scrap and rework reports to identify root causes and drive scrap reduction.
• Works with molding and melting managers to improve casting quality and reduce downstream finishing.
• Drives pattern and method design to improve yield and reduce finishing requirements.
• Identifies critical control points and implements corrective actions.
• Reduces consumption of foundry consumables without compromising casting quality.
• Manages the foundry engineering staff and provides technical support across departments.
• Supports new product development by translating customer requirements into producible castings and methods.
• Recommends improvements to foundry equipment and facilities.

Skills

Root-cause problem solving

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

J&T is seeking a Foundry Engineering Manager to serve as the foundry's primary technical problem solver, leading pattern shop and engineering functions to boost throughput and quality across molding, melting, and finishing.

This hands-on role emphasizes root-cause problem solving, process improvement, and translating customer requirements into producible casting designs, with leadership of the foundry engineering staff and collaboration with department managers.