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About the role
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.
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