Process Engineer

Our state-of-the-art investment casting facility in La Porte, Indiana is seeking a Process Engineer to join our team. Nestled halfway between South Bend and Chicago, along the shores of Lake Michigan - our facility in La Porte, Indiana supplies jet engine components to some of the most trusted names in the Aerospace industry.

Job Summary - This position will be responsible for the metallurgical integrity and cost performance of a portfolio of investment cast, super alloy, aerospace and power generation components.

Essential Functions

• Develop new, and refine existing, investment casting processes to reduce scrap, rework, and manufacturing costs.
• Support manufacturing in the processing of castings through all operations.
• Work concurrently with customers to design components for castability.
• Maintain customer relationships through joint resolution of issues.

Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain and improve casting scrap rates.
• Maintain and improve casting rework rates.
• Improve casting profitability through cost reductions.
• Develop and refine manufacturing work instructions.
• Develop casting processes for new products.
• Assist sales department in quotation of new products.
• Achieve cost targets for development and production castings.
• Establish and achieve milestones for casting development.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• 1 years' work experience in an Engineering role (Co-Op or internship experience will be considered as work experience).
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in Investment Casting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.