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Wax Process Engineer | Investment Casting

Groton, Connecticut Permanent USD90,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a Process Engineer to join a leading global manufacturer of precision-engineered components supporting the aerospace and industrial gas turbine industries. This position is based in Groton, Connecticut, and offers the opportunity to play a key role in advancing manufacturing excellence within a specialized investment casting operation.
  • Leading international manufacturer of high-precision alloy components
  • Support operational excellence across the Wax Department

About Our Client

The Company is a leading international manufacturer of specialist superalloys and high - precision alloy components with manufacturing facilities all over the world. The organization serves as a leader in the development and productions of precision cast components for the aerospace industry.

Job Description

  • Improve and maintain process stability within wax manufacturing operations
  • Develop and implement process controls to ensure product quality and compliance
  • Analyze production data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities
  • Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve manufacturing challenges
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, throughput, and cost reduction
  • Support process validation activities and standardization efforts
  • Troubleshoot process-related issues and implement corrective actions
  • Drive best practices across all aspects of wax manufacturing and pattern production
  • Assist in the development of work instructions, process documentation, and training materials
  • Support operational excellence initiatives through data-driven decision making

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Experience in injection tooling, pattern die design, or related manufacturing processes
  • Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience
  • Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and statistical analysis tools
  • Six Sigma certification preferred
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience working in a cross-functional manufacturing environment
  • Excellent communication and project management abilities

Preferred Experience

  • Investment casting manufacturing experience
  • Wax process engineering or pattern production experience
  • Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
  • Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
  • Process capability and statistical process control (SPC)

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary: $100,000 - $120,000
  • Health Insurance Benefits Available
  • 401k with Company Match Available
Contact
Marios Peripanos
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7073594

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Groton
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Marios Peripanos
Job Reference
JN-072026-7073594
 

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