Product Engineer - Refractory Components or Metal Castings

JMI Recruiting Services, LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JMI Recruiting Services, LLC is assisting a client in the Cleveland, OH area with a Product Engineer – Refractory Components or Metal Castings position. The role focuses on mechanical engineering in metal casting and related processes, including ceramic cores and wax patterns, to drive quality and efficiency.

The successful candidate will apply Six Sigma, DOE, and data-driven methods to improve yields, collaborate with tooling vendors, and develop clear work instructions for manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Demonstrated experience in a mechanical or product engineering role.
• Proficient in metal casting, forging, or related manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Support die construction: conduct shrink factor analysis and develop gages and tooling for production and inspection of ceramic cores, wax patterns, and castings.
• Analyze and improve process yields using data analysis, statistical methods, DOE, and Six Sigma to identify and mitigate variables.
• Collaborate with tooling vendors to ensure optimal tooling solutions.
• Ensure dimensional quality of castings to meet customer specifications.

Skills

Six Sigma

Data analysis

DOE

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

We are currently assisting our client, an industrial manufacturer, with a Product Engineer - Refractory Components or Metal Castings search in the Cleveland, OH area.

Responsibilities:

• Support die construction: Conduct shrink factor analysis and develop gages and support tooling essential for the production and inspection of ceramic cores, wax patterns, and castings.
• Analyze and enhance process yields: Utilize various data analysis techniques, including statistical methods, mathematical modeling, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Six Sigma, to identify and mitigate process variables.
• Collaborate with tooling vendors: Establish effective communication and partnerships with vendors to ensure optimal tooling solutions.
• Ensure dimensional quality: Monitor and control the quality of castings to meet or exceed customer specifications and expectations.
• Develop internal job instructions: Create clear and comprehensive job instructions to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Explore and implement new technologies: Identify, evaluate, and integrate innovative process technologies to enhance manufacturing capabilities and product quality

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Demonstrated experience in a mechanical or product engineering role
• Proficient in metal casting, forging, or related manufacturing processes

Additional Information:

• All information will be kept strictly confidential
• Applications will not be considered without a Resume/Curriculum Vitae which includes contact information