Why Join Boose Aluminum Foundry? Since 1933, Boose Aluminum Foundry has provided high-quality aluminum sand castings for critical applications across defense, medical, energy, industrial, and transportation markets. Our team combines traditional foundry expertise with modern engineering technologies, including automated molding, casting simulation, quality testing, and product development support. Boose is known for its capabilities: product development support, in-house quality testing, heat treating, green sand and no-bake molding processes. Join a company where your engineering contributions directly impact manufacturing excellence and customer success. Job Summary Boose Aluminum Foundry is seeking a motivated and hands-on Process Engineer to support and improve our aluminum casting manufacturing processes. This position within the product development department will work closely with production and quality to optimize foundry operations, increase yield, reduce scrap, improve process capability, and support new product introduction. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who enjoys working both on the production floor and in a technical engineering environment. Experience with metal casting, manufacturing engineering, quality systems, or continuous improvement is highly desirable. Boose Aluminum Foundry combines over 90 years of foundry expertise with modern process technologies, including casting simulation, automated molding systems, heat treating, and advanced quality inspection methods. Essential Responsibilities 1. Analyze and improve aluminum casting processes to enhance quality, productivity, and cost performance. 2. Monitor production metrics and implement corrective actions to reduce scrap and improve yield. 3. Support new product launches, prototype development, and process validation activities. 4. Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing standards. 5. Investigate casting defects and lead root cause analysis efforts. 6. Collaborate with quality and production teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives. 7. Assist with tooling, gating, risering, and process optimization for new and existing castings. 8. Evaluate manufacturing equipment and recommend process improvements and automation opportunities. 9. Support lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives. 10. Work with engineering software and process simulation tools to improve casting performance. 11. Participate in customer and supplier technical discussions as needed. 12. Provide technical guidance to production personnel and support training initiatives. 13. Study product requirements to meet customer requirements 14. Utilize solidification software on product models to determine most efficient tooling design and metal pouring processes 15. Design methods to ensure product quality 16. Evaluate effects of product design changes 17. Solidworks-create, revise and work with 3D models 18. Solidcast/Flowcast-run gating simulations using gating created in Solidworks 19. Sample castings-track progress, inspect, expedite and record data of samples until receipt of sample approval 20. Initiate and keep record of process change forms 21. Shop Cards-update pictures and comments on shop cards for new and existing products, verify updates using test shop cards 22. Routing, weight and labor rate updates and verify changes 23. Pouring-witness and record pour time and temperatures for samples and process changes 24. Plate layouts for Patternmakers 25. 2D drawings as requested 26. Rough check dimensions of castings and/or tooling to the drawing 27. Communication with Product Development Manager and Department Supervisors 28. Assist Quality Department in evaluating the quality of samples prior to shipment 29. Collect MPC sheets and sample shop cards after samples are shipped 30. Create 3D printed parts as requested Qualifications Required 1. Associ te's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field. 2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 3. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. 4. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering software tools. Preferred 1. Experience in metal casting, foundry operations, machining, or manufacturing environments. 2. Knowledge of aluminum alloys and casting processes. 3. Experience with process simulation, CAD software, or solidification modeling. 4. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience. 5. Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems and process documentation. Work Environment 1. Manufacturing and foundry setting. 2. Combination of office and production floor activities. 3. Ability to work around industrial equipment and elevated temperatures. 4. Occasional lifting and extended periods of standing or walking in production areas. Benefits 1. Competitive salary based on experience 2. Health, dental, and vision insurance 3. 401(k) with company match 4. Paid vacation and holidays 5. Professional development opportunities Stable fourth-generation family-owned manufacturing company with a long history of innovation and growth