Rolls-Royce Foundry Engineer

Job Description

Foundry Engineer-00012258 Description The Foundry Engineer will be the primary technical lead for the foundry which produces Nickel-Aluminum-Bronze and Stainless Steel castings used in the maritime industry. Main duties include: Creation and validation of sand mold designs using Directional Solidification Modeling software, current best practices and previous manufacturing experience. Determining and selecting process and manufacturing techniques, materials and equipment, to ensure high quality castings are efficiently produced. Creation of process documentation identifying the quantities of metal to be charged and alloyed, while keeping to internal and external specifications for chemistry and mechanical properties. Identification of casting related defects and their associated corrective actions. Resolve technical problems. Creation of process documentation as appropriate to support process implementation in accordance with the Quality Management System (QMS). Assisting with metal inventory control to including annual physical count and reconciliation, charges, returns, recommend purchases and inventory levels. Review, analyze, and calculate in-process manufacturing data as required. Adhere to prescribed safety rules and regulations. Report to supervision any unsafe conditions that they may become aware of. Must wear or use all company required safety equipment. Prepare specifications for capital projects and leading projects to introduce new equipment needed to improve efficiency and safety. Secondary Job Functions: Actively participates and contributes to improvement of Health, Safety and Environmental objectives / issues. Interacts with production departments to develop and/or implement schedules, policies and company objectives. Interfaces with Government and Classification Society (e.g. ABS) inspectors and technical personnel. Identify and share best practices; capture and utilize lessons learned. Participates in industry professional societies and activities (i.e. American Foundry Society, American Society for Testing and Materials, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, etc.). Perform special project assignments and other related duties as assigned by the Site Manager. Qualifications and experience Basic: Bachelors degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science or Engineering field with 5+ years experience in the manufacture of ferrous and/or non-ferrous castings Ability to obtain a security clearance through the government industrial security program. Preferred: Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications. Computer proficiency using MS Office products and Directional Solidification Modeling software such as Magma. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written (training / presentations / report writing). Ability to lead and direct teams and/or committees. Ability to work at all levels within and organization and the ability to work within a diverse work group. Strong project management skills Exposure to ISO 9001 quality management systems Six-Sigma green belt or black belt certified Job - Materials Primary Location - US-MS-Pascagoula Schedule - Full-time Post on 16-Jun-2011 Exp .16-Jul-2011 Source : https://rolls-royce.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en_GB&job=191040&src=JB-10260