Casting Process Engineer
JOB SUMMARY
Experienced casting engineer with in-depth knowledge of sand casting process and alloys used in gas turbine casing components. This includes understanding the effects of heat treatment and manufacturing processing on properties. Execution and validation of casting requirements at existing and new suppliers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Review and execute approval of special manufacturing processes that have sand casting or related metallurgical requirements
· Cast gas turbine material knowledge: Ductile iron, stainless steel, nickel, and cobalt alloys
· Identifying heat treatment requirements
· Verify casting manufacturing processes and sequences are appropriate and will produce parts that meet metallurgical requirements.
· Material related non-conformance assessments and dispositions
· Root cause analysis
· Engineering drawing review for casting requirements
· Responsible for material and process qualification specification creation and revisions
· Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education & Training
· Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical, or Materials Engineering or other relevant field.
· Must complete EHS assigned regulatory training for work area as described by PSM's EHS Training Matrix
Skills/Experience
· 5+ years experience with sand casting of metal alloys used for gas turbines
· Familiar with commercial material specifications – domestic and international
· Able to interpret engineering prints
· Available for travel to suppliers for qualification review and audits, as-needed
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
· Must be a detail-oriented, high energy, self-starter with the ability to drive the successful completion of projects within specified time frames
· Process and Team-oriented; able to work with a diverse workforce
· Strong written and oral communication skills
· Trustworthy, quick learning, innovative and reliable Quality assurance experience in production environment
· Working knowledge of non-destructive inspection techniques (penetrant, ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic particle) preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled