Senior Foundry Engineer - Military Veterans

Are you ready to take initiative and join an honest and reputable company that is world-class for treating employees with respect and fairness? Are you passionate about starting your career with a company that values integrity, dedication, and hard work every single day?

At Grede our mission is to drive industry-leading design and manufacturing solutions in key markets that lead to increase partner value. As the premier ductile, gray and specialty iron casting provider, we have broad capabilities across multiple product lines that can deliver efficient, powerful and innovative solutions for its customers. We deliver world-class value to our customers and associates through collaboration, communication, innovation, operational excellence, safety and continuous improvement!

Salary range $ 110k - $125k

What You'll Do:

• Maintain awareness of the latest pattern construction technology for incorporation into the design and specification of patterns under repair or construction.
• Update pattern facilities and accommodate new processes to improve productivity.
• Requisition pattern and tooling work with complete specifications so that sources know what is required and expected.
• Track sample castings, initiating corrections and adjustments required in a timely manner.
• Develop cost and quality effective pattern and tooling sources, follow the work being done by the sources, and authorize payment for work completed within the purchase agreement.
• Communicate with customers and the Sales Department on the status of pattern and tooling work.
• Develop and maintain current pattern and tooling specifications.
  Attend Sample, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and design review meetings.
• Drive team performance by setting clear goals, fostering collaboration, motivating team members, making informed decisions, providing effective communication, and holding themselves and others accountable for achieving desired outcomes.
• Select and train employees in pattern shop operations.
• Evaluate work performance, counsel and coach employees to maintain safe and efficient work performance.
• Maintain open communication with employees and work with them to mutually resolve problems to enhance moral and promote a union-free environment.
• Maintain conformance with Company policies, work rules and regulations.
  Coach employees and/or initiate disciplinary actions as required.
• Maintain communications with other shifts and departments to promote efficient operations.
• Personal attendance record should remain in compliance with company guidelines.
• Wear PPR as required.
• Participate in area continuous improvement efforts including employee involvement activities.

Grede is proud to support transitioning service members and current military veterans with career opportunities that are a match for their skills gained while serving our country. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

Spanish speaking candidates are encouraged to apply. Se anima a los candidatos que hablan español a aplicar.

We recognize the value of second chances. All individuals seeking stable employment as a step in their journey are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at www.grede.com .

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.