Process Engineer

Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Master; New Hampton (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ATEK Metal Technologies in New Hampton, IA, seeks a Process Engineer to develop and improve foundry processes. This role demands 3+ years of relevant experience and includes responsibilities like process validation, continuous improvement, and operator training.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate problem-solving capabilities and a track record in reducing scrap. The job entails on-floor presence in a foundry environment, emphasizing safety and urgency in operations.

Join us to enhance the efficiency and quality of our production processes!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of foundry experience related to low-pressure aluminum casting and process engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in molding process problem solving.
• Experience reducing foundry process scrap.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate operating processes that meet customer requirements.
• Lead CI projects that reduce scrap and improve efficiency.
• Document clear operating instructions.

Skills

Foundry experience

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Six Sigma methodology

Foundry automation experience

Job description

PROCESS ENGINEER

Job Location: ATEK Metal Technologies – New Hampton, IA 50659
Position Type: Full Time
Reports to: Engineering Manager

The Opportunity

At ATEK Metal Technologies, our process engineers don’t just observe – they own. As our Process Engineer, you’ll be responsible for developing, validating, and continuously improving the foundry processes that drive our quality and efficiency. From new product launches to day‑to‑day production support, your fingerprints will be on the work that matters most.

This role is for someone who leads from the front, operates with urgency, and takes genuine pride in making things run better than they did yesterday.

What You’ll Do

• Process Development & Validation – Design and validate operating processes for both new and existing products, ensuring they meet customer requirements, cycle‑time targets, and quality standards.
• Continuous Improvement – Lead and deliver CI projects that reduce scrap, improve efficiency, and strengthen process control across the foundry floor.
• Problem Resolution – Own process‑based problem solving in support of daily operations, identifying root causes, implementing fixes, and preventing recurrence.
• Documentation & Standards – Develop clear, thorough operating instructions that keep processes controlled, repeatable, and audit‑ready.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Partner with design engineering to resolve equipment and tooling issues before they impact production.
• Operator Training – Educate and coach process operators on proper procedures, building a culture of competence and accountability on the floor.
• Process Ownership – Take full ownership of assigned processes under the Engineering Manager, driving execution and improvement with a sense of urgency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of foundry experience directly related to low‑pressure aluminum casting and process engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in molding process problem solving in a foundry environment.
• Experience reducing foundry process scrap.
• Track record delivering continuous improvement projects.
• Off‑shift availability and flexibility to support 2nd or 3rd shift operations and weekends as needed.

• Preferred: Six Sigma methodology.
• Preferred: Foundry automation experience.
• Preferred: Experience in tooling, core make, and post‑molding processes (heat treatment, de‑core, finishing).

Skills That Will Set You Apart

• You don’t wait to be told there’s a problem – you find it first.
• You can earn the trust of operators and engineers alike.
• You hold yourself and others to a high standard, consistently and respectfully.

Work Environment

This is a foundry role. You’ll spend significant time on the shop floor, where dust, heat, fumes, metal working fluids, and noise are part of the daily environment. Required PPE includes safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel‑toed footwear. Some desk time for documentation and programming tasks as needed.