Kennedy Valve-Foundry Quality Engineer

SUMMARY:

The Foundry Quality Engineer is an embedded, upstream partner responsible for preventing defects and improving casting process stability. This role focuses on engineering quality into the process, not inspecting it afterward. Success is measured by reduced defects, improved process stability, and effective root cause resolution through collaboration with operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Embedded Process & Quality Support

• Work daily on the foundry floor supporting molding, cores, melting, pouring, and finishing
• Identify early signs of process variation or risk
• Support continuous improvement to reduce scrap and improve yield
• Escalate quality risks through appropriate leadership channels
• Review lab results and identify abnormal trends

Collaboration & Problem Solving

• Partner with pattern, tooling and foundry leadership teams
• Support evaluation of pattern, tooling and process changes
• Lead root cause analysis teams and ensure corrective actions are sustainable

Quality Systems & Standards

• Support ISO 9001 QMS
• Apply quality tools such as SPC and APQP as needed
• Monitor key process metrics and drive corrective and preventive actions
• Support casting quality acceptance requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related technical field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of quality related experience in manufacturing, foundry experience preferred.
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with MAGMA and SolidWorks.
• Strong data analysis skills (Excel, Power BI, or similar).
• Able to influence across teams with a hand-on, practical approach.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Majority of time spent on production floor
• Exposed to heat, noise, dust, fumes and typical foundry conditions

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Kennedy Valve Co. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing. McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation , veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.