Compare your current skills to what this opportunity needs—we'll show you what you already have and what could strengthen your application.
Job Description
Product Engineer
PSM - 3.4
City of Industry, CA Job Details Full-time $100,000 - $160,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Statistics Investment casting Production data analysis Chemical Engineering Quality control statistical data analysis Engineering Materials engineering within manufacturing Metal casting Statistical Process Control Mechanical Engineering CAD design (engineering design task) GD&T Mechanical drawings Statistical analysis Bachelor's degree Molding process implementation Manufacturing Engineering Technical troubleshooting support Cross-functional communication
Full Job Description Product Engineer Location:
City of Industry, CA/ Cudahy, CA Industry:
Aerospace Manufacturing /
Investment Casting Employment Type:
Full-Time Salary:
$100,000 - $160,000 per year (DOE) + Quarterly Bonus
ONLY FOR USA CITIZEN OR GREE
We are seeking a Product Engineer to join our aerospace manufacturing team. This role is responsible for developing, improving, and supporting manufacturing processes for aerospace investment castings. The Product Engineer will work closely with engineering, tooling, foundry, machining, quality, and production teams to ensure products meet customer requirements while achieving quality, cost, and delivery objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience in investment casting, product engineering, process engineering, or manufacturing engineering within an aerospace or industrial manufacturing environment. Strong problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments are essential for success in this role. Key Responsibilities- Review and approve pattern and casting designs to ensure manufacturability and production efficiency. Evaluate and optimize gating methods, heat treatment parameters, and mold characteristics to achieve required metallurgical properties. Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace investment castings. Coordinate technical activities between engineering, foundry, tooling, machining, quality, and production departments. Support new product development, product launches, and engineering change activities. Provide technical support to production supervisors and manufacturing personnel. Work with customers, sales, customer service, and quality teams regarding casting specifications, product requirements, and manufacturing methods. Investigate manufacturing, process, and quality issues and perform root cause analysis. Implement corrective and preventive actions and verify effectiveness. Utilize problem-solving methodologies such as PDCA, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement tools. Analyze production and quality data to improve yield, reduce scrap, lower costs, and increase throughput. Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, process instructions, and technical reports. Participate in cost reduction and process improvement initiatives. Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, management, and cross-functional teams. Required Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required. Preferred degrees include Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related disciplines. 2-10 years of experience in Product Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Foundry Engineering, or similar roles. Direct experience with Investment Casting is required. Aerospace or Industrial Gas Turbine (IGT) casting experience strongly preferred. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, metallurgy, and casting technologies. Experience with CAD software; SolidWorks preferred. Knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawings. Experience with statistical analysis, process control, experimentation, and data-driven decision making. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. Ability to work effectively with customers and cross-functional teams. Preferred Skills- Investment Casting Aerospace Casting Foundry Operations Metallurgy SolidWorks CAD Design GD&T Root Cause Analysis Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Heat Treatment Statistical Analysis Product Development Manufacturing Engineering Process Engineering Quality Improvement Required Company Background- Candidates with experience from the following companies are highly preferred and will receive first consideration due to their direct experience in aerospace investment casting, precision casting, foundry operations, and related manufacturing environments: Howmet Aerospace Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) and groups companies. Hitchiner Manufacturing Aero Metals Impro Industries Doncasters Arconic MetalTek Castheon Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary: $100,000 - $160,000 annually based on experience. Quarterly bonus program. Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Life insurance. 401(k) with company match. Paid vacation. Paid sick leave. Paid holidays.
Pay:
$100,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance
Experience:
Product Engineering OR Manufacturing OR Foundry Engineering:
