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ME Global Inc. dba ME Elecmetal · 4 days ago

Foundry Tower Engineer

Duluth, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$80K/yr - $95K/yr

1+ years exp

ME Global Inc. dba ME Elecmetal is seeking a Foundry Tower Engineer to oversee production in the Melting and Pouring departments. The role involves coordinating personnel, maintaining furnace operations, and ensuring adherence to production standards and safety protocols.

Hiring Manager

Mike Morales

Responsibilities

Supervision and coordination of hourly personnel to optimize departmental performance

Adjust workforce to staffing requirements

Setting and adjustment of process controls including, but not limited to, charge chemistries and melt chemistries

Maintenance of electric arc furnaces (EAF) through refractory upkeep and scheduled repairs with the maintenance department

Operation of EAFs from the Melt Tower

Maintain and control of ISO system standards and calibration systems. Also, accept accountability for routine auditing of the plant operations against internal ISO system standards. Direct operational adherence to Quality Control and ISO standard operating procedures throughout the department

Assist in reduction of cost and improvement in efficiencies through development of systems, standards, and procedures and monitoring of production phases of the products

Maintain production reports and track applicable departmental data and metrics

Confer with supervision and other personnel to implement operating procedures and provide technical information to Operations

Provide engineering and operational support for the integration and operation of the new Induction Furnace, including coordination with maintenance, production, and safety teams

Additional duties and responsibilities not yet defined to assure the safe and efficient operation of the melting shop and all equipment necessary for this purpose

Develop and audit quality control standards

Maintain and adhere to ISO standards, including but not limited to the Quality Policy Statement and the Quality Control Procedures Manual

Ensure employees are completing assigned training materials, including reading and review of work instructions

Ensure hands-on training matches work instruction documentation

Monitor workforce activities to control the number of recordable doctor cases and lost time injuries

Enforce safety rules

Conduct safety meetings and safety contacts as needed

Investigate and report on all near misses and injuries and develop corrective action plans when necessary

Conduct annual review of 'Right-To-Know' material

Maintain showcase housekeeping

Operate efficiently to control direct labor and material costs

Encourage cost reduction ideas

Qualification

Induction Furnace operationQuality Control standardsISO systemsMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringMaterials Science EngineeringCommunication skillsTeamworkInitiative

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Materials Science Engineering with a minimum of 1–3 years of experience in an industrial production environment

Familiarity with Quality Control standards and ISO systems

Excellent oral and written communication and group presentation skills

Demonstrated initiative and ability to work both independently and in team settings

Ability to create, contribute, and accept ideas for changes in procedures and processes necessary to operate the department in a safe, efficient, and effective manner