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SQE Engineer- Castings

Katalyst Healthcares and LifesciencesZapata, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted 17 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to drive significant quality improvements and process optimization within a reputable health and life sciences company, perfect for an experienced Foundry Process & Quality Engineer eager to make a tangible impact. You'll thrive here if you possess strong analytical skills, expertise in casting defect resolution and Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and a collaborative spirit to enhance production yields and product quality. Apply now to leverage your problem-solving talents and contribute to innovative manufacturing solutions.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Summary:
Seeking an experienced Foundry Process & Quality Engineer with expertise in sand casting/iron casting, process improvement, and problem-solving. The role involves driving quality improvements, reducing casting defects, improving production yield, conducting process audits, and supporting foundry operations through data-driven root cause analysis.
Responsibilities:
  • Resolve casting defects such as porosity, core shift, NCU, and over-grinding issues.
  • Conduct process audits and ensure adherence to foundry control plans and standards.
  • nalyze production, yield, and scrap trends to drive corrective actions.
  • Lead problem-solving activities using 8D, DOE, RCA, and Pareto analysis.
  • Collaborate with machining and foundry teams to address downstream quality concerns.
  • Interpret complex casting/machining drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
  • Drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives for process optimization and productivity improvement.
  • Support production ramp-up and stabilization of complex cast components.
Requirements:
  • Strong knowledge of foundry operations, preferably Sand Casting and Iron Casting.
  • Experience in process audits, quality improvement, and manufacturing problem-solving.
  • Expertise in Lean Six Sigma, 8D, DOE, and Root Cause Analysis.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret production and yield data.
  • Proficiency in engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in English and Spanish.
  • Preferred Industry Experience: Automotive, Heavy Equipment, Agriculture Equipment, Industrial Machinery, or Complex Casting Manufacturing.
External Skills and Expertise:
  • Supplier Quality Engineer Castings.
  • Experience: 5-10 Years
  • Language: Fluent English & Spanish (Mandatory)

Skills

CAD
GD&T
Stakeholder Management

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