Onsite Plant Engineer – Foundry & Process Improvement

ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC; Columbia (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC is seeking a Plant Engineer for our Columbia, PA plant. The role focuses on maintaining, improving, and optimizing foundry manufacturing processes, equipment, and infrastructure to ensure safe, cost-effective production.

You will lead cross-functional engineering projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance and operations. Ideal candidates have strong technical foundations, project management experience, and the ability to lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 57 years of manufacturing or plant engineering experience expected.
• Experience managing capital projects from concept through implementation.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD or SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant engineering projects involving equipment design, installation, modification, and optimization.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to troubleshoot issues and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Design and oversee improvements in foundry systems, including melt operations, molding, core-making, and sand reclamation.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules; manage contractors and vendors to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations across all engineering projects.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost reduction, and process reliability.
• Analyze equipment performance data and drive root cause analysis for recurring failures.
• Prepare and maintain plant documentation, including drawings, specifications, and standard operating procedures.
• Research and recommend new technologies or methods to enhance production efficiency and sustainability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership of cross-functional teams

Project management

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering

57 years of manufacturing or plant engineering experience

Tools

CAD software

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC is seeking a Plant Engineer for our Columbia, PA plant. The role focuses on maintaining, improving, and optimizing foundry manufacturing processes, equipment, and infrastructure to ensure safe, cost-effective production.

You will lead cross-functional engineering projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance and operations. Ideal candidates have strong technical foundations, project management experience, and the ability to lead