Foundry Engineer

SUMMARY:
One of our clients, based in the East Rand, is looking for a Foundry Engineer with a BEng or BTech in Metallurgy or Materials Science, a technical school degree in an Engineering field or equivalent education with 5 years related experience in a foundry plant.

POSITION INFO:
Job Summary:

• The Foundry Engineer will develop, monitor and coordinate production standards and methods for the effective utilization of resources and meeting the customer requirements.
• The Foundry Engineer will be in charge of the development of new products and procedures for the reduction of product manufacturing cost, reduction of scrap, effective utilization of resources, product improvement, and the development and monitoring of efficiencies and standards to meet company goals.

• Initiate sample procedures and follow samples through the manufacturing process, working with team leaders and production staff to produce the sample with the least cost and highest quality
• Coordinate, monitor, and ensure proper administrative controls are completed accurately by the appropriate person on all samples
• Initiate and complete production standards. Review through audits
• Solidification modeling to ensure sound and defect free castings prior to sampling
• Create 3D shapes in cad software package
• Design and review pattern layouts, rigging systems, core design, etc. in order to produce castings that meet or exceed customer specifications
• Review casting NDT results with NDT personnel to ensure proper interpretation and resolution to results
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of the developments and changes in foundry technology.
• Candidate will be responsible for trialing new product, process changes, etc
• Other tasks assigned by the leader
• Comply with the laws and regulations of the department and the company's quality, safety, environment and occupational health management regulations
• Participate and support all company audit program, internal or external including ISO system
• Recognize and adhere to company core values

• Should be an effective communicator, both written and verbal
• Able to affect change in a non-threatening manner
• Must be willing to accept ideas and recommendations for any changes in operating procedures or processes
• Must be comfortable with working on computers
• Experience with MAGMA solidification software is desirable