SQE Engineer

Job Summary:
Seeking an experienced Foundry Process & Quality Engineer with expertise in sand casting/iron casting, process improvement, and problem-solving. The role involves driving quality improvements, reducing casting defects, improving production yield, conducting process audits, and supporting foundry operations through data-driven root cause analysis.
Responsibilities:

• Resolve casting defects such as porosity, core shift, NCU, and over-grinding issues.
• Conduct process audits and ensure adherence to foundry control plans and standards.
• nalyze production, yield, and scrap trends to drive corrective actions.
• Lead problem-solving activities using 8D, DOE, RCA, and Pareto analysis.
• Collaborate with machining and foundry teams to address downstream quality concerns.
• Interpret complex casting/machining drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives for process optimization and productivity improvement.
• Support production ramp-up and stabilization of complex cast components.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of foundry operations, preferably Sand Casting and Iron Casting.
• Experience in process audits, quality improvement, and manufacturing problem-solving.
• Expertise in Lean Six Sigma, 8D, DOE, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret production and yield data.
• Proficiency in engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in English and Spanish.
• 5-10 Years.

Preferred Industry Experience:

• utomotive
• Heavy Equipment
• griculture Equipment
• Industrial Machinery
• Complex Casting Manufacturing

Must Have:

• Work visa and frequent travel requirement to Canada and USA.