Foundry Quality Engineer: Metrology & Process Improvement

Emerson Electric Co; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure ductile iron castings meet specifications. You will apply foundry process knowledge and metrology techniques to prevent defects, evaluate tooling, and drive continuous improvements in a dynamic foundry environment.

You will collaborate with Operations, Metallurgy, Engineering, Pattern Shop, Maintenance, suppliers, and customers to strengthen quality performance, reduce scrap, and support operational excellence across manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent in foundry/manufacturing quality and metrology.
• Experience in manufacturing quality, process engineering, or related technical discipline with focus on measurement systems and process improvement.
• Knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies including corrective and preventive actions, statistical process control, capability analysis, FMEA, MSA, and control plans.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and mechanical inspection requirements.
• Ability to analyze data, communicate technical findings, and collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard business software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve quality controls across melting, molding, core making, pouring, shakeout, finishing, and machining.
• Use CMMs, 3D scanners, optical equipment, and inspection methods to verify conformance and monitor tooling.
• Investigate casting defects, dimensional variation, and process abnormalities using structured problem-solving and statistics.
• Develop and sustain process controls, inspection standards, reaction plans, measurement systems, and acceptance criteria.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions, validate solutions, and partner with cross-functional teams to reduce scrap.

Skills

Data-driven problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality mindset

Process improvement

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PC-DMIS

Calypso

PolyWorks

Excel

Job description

Emerson is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure ductile iron castings meet specifications. You will apply foundry process knowledge and metrology techniques to prevent defects, evaluate tooling, and drive continuous improvements in a dynamic foundry environment.

You will collaborate with Operations, Metallurgy, Engineering, Pattern Shop, Maintenance, suppliers, and customers to strengthen quality performance, reduce scrap, and support operational excellence across manufacturing processes.