Foundry Process Engineer
Waukesha Foundry · Sussex, VA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Waukesha Foundry (industrial) in Sussex, VA.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- GD&T, Casting
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How this role compares
Against 12 other live process postings in Virginia.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 54%
- Root cause 38%
- Six Sigma 31%
- Kaizen 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for GD&T, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Waukesha Foundry
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from Waukesha FoundryAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Essential functions
The primary
responsibilities
Help verify casting designs from customers, design pattern equipment for new orders, design and interpret solidification simulations results, and follow orders through the shop to ensure proper and efficient processing.
Technical Review of purchase orders to ensure shop processing instructions meet customer requirements.
Develop detailed process instructions for legacy jobs.
Communicate process instructions clearly to the shop floor and help with any issues.
Work with customers and outside vendors as needed.
Estimating processing
requirements
for castings being quoted to assist sales.
Analysis of casting/scrap defects to assist with corrective actions and process improvements.
Requirements
Bachelors degree in Engineering, or a related field
Prior experience preferred
Experience with CAD/CAM software and basic understanding of GD&T
Solidification simulation experience
Industrial blueprint reading skills
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Summary of position
This position will work on first shift.
Individual must work closely and effectively with engineering, sales, and operations to achieve Waukesha Foundrys overall objective of on-time quality parts manufactured safely and profitably.
include
Project management
Scope
Position reports to the Engineering Manager.
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