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Job Title: Foundry Process Engineer (LPSD)

• Domestic relocation assistance is available.
• The position is located in Hodges, SC.
• To be considered for this role, please apply by 6/21/2023 at 11:59pm.

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Job Summary:
The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) in Hodges, SC is looking for a Foundry Process Engineer to join the team. The incumbent will have the primary goal of supporting the Quality Management System within the assigned operational area, by providing expertise and advice on production or product problems fed back from both internal and external customers. The incumbent may also conduct investigations, analyze information, and facilitate teams dealing with issues/projects associated with resolution of quality problems. A successful candidate will be able to improve industrial processes to optimize quality of foundry processes and casting products.

Check out this video about Caterpillar Foundry work:

Pouring On the Quality | Making a Caterpillar Engine Block at the Mapleton, IL Foundry

What you will do (includes, but not limited to):

• Collaborate to improve foundry practices and processes using quality methodologies.

• Provide support and troubleshooting to metallurgical lab and other departments on foundry processes.
• Conduct defect analysis and deliver technical solutions to improve product quality and controls.
• Support products reliability projects and customer satisfaction through support of the CPS (Caterpillar Production System), NPI (New Product Introduction) and CPI (Continuous Product Improvement) programs.
• Research, develop, and audit foundry processes to ensure product quality improvements.
• Monitor the process performance throughout foundry operations.
• Developing routines and best practices to ensure product quality.

What you must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Metallurgical, or Industrial Engineering and a minimum of 2 year of process engineering experience
• Foundry background (includes education or functional foundry experience) with knowledge on key processes as melting and core making.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Master’s degree in an Engineering discipline
• Deep knowledge on cast iron foundry process including no-bake molding.
• 3+ years of manufacturing or quality engineering experience
• Knowledge on quality tools as 8D, PDCA, FMEA, flowchart, and control plan
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems
• Thorough knowledge of quality concepts including process control, analysis, and ISO9000 etc.
• Knowledge on metallurgical lab equipment as microscopes, spectrometer, combustion analyzer (LECO), UTS, Hardness checker, etc.
• Knowledge on Power-BI and M-Query
• 6-Sigma Greenbelt/ Blackbelt Certification
• Knowledge on development of gating systems cast iron products
• Knowledge and understanding of MagmaSoft simulation reports

What you will get:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
• 401k savings plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

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This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers .

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