Foundry Process Engineer — Continuous Improvement

Waupaca-Foundr; Waupaca (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Retirement plan

Job summary

Waupaca Foundry is seeking a qualified supervisor to establish and maintain a safe, efficient work area while driving quality improvements across production processes.

The role requires strong knowledge of ISO/IATF standards, quality troubleshooting, and 8D/Six Sigma methods. You will lead continuous improvement projects, collaborate with the quality department on issues, and manage internal scrap and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to implement mistake-proofing techniques and containment.
• Knowledge of ISO/IATF quality standards and customer requirements.
• Experience with quality troubleshooting and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe working area and communicate objectives.
• Develop and manage quality and process improvement projects with data-driven approaches.
• Lead continuous improvement using 8D, Six Sigma, APQP and PPAP methodologies.
• Collaborate with quality department on customer quality concerns and root cause analysis.
• Address internal quality concerns such as scrap and salvage and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with DWI’s, CS’s, QP’s, ISO/TS procedures and policies.
• Promote continuous improvement and defect reduction across production operations.
• Provide leadership, teamwork, and effective communication to staff and vendors.
• Plan and organize team meetings and short presentations as applicable.

Skills

Time management

Mistake proofing

ISO/IATF standards

Quality improvement

Job description

Waupaca Foundry is seeking a qualified supervisor to establish and maintain a safe, efficient work area while driving quality improvements across production processes.

The role requires strong knowledge of ISO/IATF standards, quality troubleshooting, and 8D/Six Sigma methods. You will lead continuous improvement projects, collaborate with the quality department on issues, and manage internal scrap and corrective actions.