What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foundry Process Engineer position at ME Global Inc. dba ME Elecmetal?
Description
WHO WE ARE . . .
We are ME Elecmetal, a global company with more than 100 years of experience as a top strategic partner to the rapidly expanding critical minerals and mining industry. We operate two Foundries in North America. One is in Tempe, AZ and the other is in Duluth, MN. We are the world leader in designing and supplying highly engineered grinding mill liners for SAG, AG, ball, tower and rod milling. Our innovative liner and alloy designs deliver proven performance while minimizing costly downtime.
About The Role...
The Metal Foundry Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and overseeing manufacturing processes within a metal foundry environment. This role ensures the efficient production of metal castings by implementing process improvements, troubleshooting technical issues, and maintaining quality standards. The engineer collaborates with production teams, maintenance staff, and quality assurance personnel to maximize throughput and minimize defects.
Responsibilities
Salary Description
$75,000 - $100,000
WHO WE ARE . . .
We are ME Elecmetal, a global company with more than 100 years of experience as a top strategic partner to the rapidly expanding critical minerals and mining industry. We operate two Foundries in North America. One is in Tempe, AZ and the other is in Duluth, MN. We are the world leader in designing and supplying highly engineered grinding mill liners for SAG, AG, ball, tower and rod milling. Our innovative liner and alloy designs deliver proven performance while minimizing costly downtime.
About The Role...
The Metal Foundry Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and overseeing manufacturing processes within a metal foundry environment. This role ensures the efficient production of metal castings by implementing process improvements, troubleshooting technical issues, and maintaining quality standards. The engineer collaborates with production teams, maintenance staff, and quality assurance personnel to maximize throughput and minimize defects.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement process improvements for metal casting operations to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
- Monitor daily foundry operations, analyze production data, and identify opportunities for cost savings and productivity gains.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and safety protocols.
- Lead root cause analyses for process failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Evaluate and specify equipment, materials, and tooling for manufacturing processes.
- Train and mentor production staff on new processes, technologies, and safety practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in metal foundry operations or process engineering (typically 2 years preferred).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with casting techniques, mold design, and furnace operation.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
Salary Description
$75,000 - $100,000
Salary : $75,000 - $100,000