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Three Point Solutions

Manufacturing Engineer

Waterloo, IA · On-site

$40 - $43/hr

Key Responsibilities • Execute manufacturing and process engineering projects • Support foundry and assembly operations on shop floor • Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, and operators ...

Eaton

Foundry Casting Processor- 3rd shift

Syracuse, NY · On-site

$19.77/hr

Eaton's ES GEIS CHD division is currently seeking a Foundry Casting Processor- 3rd shift. The core ... interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only ...

ASC Engineered Solutions

Foundry Processor

Columbia, PA · On-site

$20.09/hr

Foundry Processor Department: Manufacturing - Foundry Employment Type: Full Time Location: Columbia, PA - Plant Compensation: $20.09 / hour Description As a Foundry Processor at ASC, you will have ...

Victaulic

Process Engineer

Nephi, UT · On-site

Work with other foundry and engineering groups to improve processes, equipment and reduce costs Qualifications: * B.S. degree in Metallurgical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent bachelor degree

Victaulic

Process Engineer

Nephi, UT · On-site

Work with other foundry and engineering groups to improve processes, equipment and reduce costs Qualifications: * B.S. degree in Metallurgical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent bachelor degree

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How much do foundry process engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for foundry process engineer in the United States is $80,833.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,500.00 and $85,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Foundry Process Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Foundry Process Engineer, you need a solid background in materials science, metallurgy, and process engineering, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with simulation software (such as MAGMASOFT or ProCAST), quality control systems, and lean manufacturing methodologies is highly valuable. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help you optimize production and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These skills and qualifications are crucial for improving product quality, ensuring process efficiency, and maintaining safety standards in foundry operations.

What is a Foundry Process Engineer?

A Foundry Process Engineer is a professional responsible for overseeing and improving the manufacturing processes involved in casting metals at a foundry. They develop, evaluate, and optimize production techniques to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety in metal casting operations. Their work includes troubleshooting process issues, implementing new technologies, and collaborating with other engineers and technicians. Foundry Process Engineers play a key role in meeting production targets, reducing costs, and maintaining product standards.

What is the difference between Foundry Process Engineer vs Casting Engineer?

AspectFoundry Process EngineerCasting Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Materials, Metallurgy, or Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or Mechanical Engineering
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, metal casting facilitiesMetal casting facilities, manufacturing plants
Industry UsageCommonly employed in metal casting industriesUsed interchangeably in casting-related roles
Job FocusProcess optimization, quality control, production efficiencyDesign, development, and improvement of casting processes

While both roles involve working with metal casting processes, a Foundry Process Engineer primarily focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes and ensuring quality in production. In contrast, a Casting Engineer often emphasizes designing and developing casting methods. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and are integral to the casting industry, but their specific responsibilities differ slightly.

How does a Foundry Process Engineer collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes?

As a Foundry Process Engineer, you will regularly collaborate with quality assurance, production, and maintenance teams to identify process bottlenecks and implement improvements. This role often involves leading root cause analyses for defects, coordinating with design engineers to ensure manufacturability, and working closely with operators to train them on new procedures. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as your recommendations directly impact product quality, yield, and overall operational efficiency.
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Infographic showing various Foundry Process Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 94% Full Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,833 per year, or $38.9 per hour.
Foundry Metallurgist/Casting Engineer

Foundry Metallurgist/Casting Engineer

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak LLC

Decatur, IL

$75K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description




Join Our Team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak!


Embark on a rewarding career journey with voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, North America's premier designer and manufacturer of special trackwork. With a legacy spanning 160 years, we lead the industry in shaping the future of rail solutions. As part of the voestalpine Railway Systems global network, we are committed to delivering quality products and services, including rails, turnouts, fastening systems, signaling technologies, and monitoring solutions. Operating with a presence across Canada, the US, and Mexico, we prioritize the well-being of our people, global mobility, and sustainability and innovation.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Skilled, motivated, and results-driven individuals shape our culture demonstrating our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity each day. This commitment is more than shared values; it extends to shared responsibilities for safety and quality, showing genuine care for one another's growth and development, a commitment to our customers, and fostering strong relationships within the Nortrak Team and with our customers.

We are currently seeking a Foundry Metallurgist /Casting Engineer for our Steel and Iron Foundry in Decatur, Illinois.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Reporting directly to the Foundry Technical Manager, the Foundry Metallurgist /Casting Engineer is responsible to utilize process control and experience to insure the production of consistently high quality castings.


TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY:

  • Review and approve foundry work instructions and PPE requirements to ensure safe operation.
  • Ensure that outside vendors adhere to plant safety regulations and that MSDS for new and existing materials are reviewed, approved and filed.

QUALITY:

  • Review foundry process control techniques to ensure measuring and recording techniques employed are accurate and that monitoring protocols are adequate to effectively control foundry processes and facilitate troubleshooting.
  • Manage process control data within QCS and effect process changes to reduce scrap rates and improve product quality.
  • Maintain an extensive knowledge of applicable quality standards and procedures. Establish/adhere, audit and enforce vendor quality procedures and specifications.
  • Rig new manganese castings as well as improve rigging on current products. Provide input to the methods drawings in order to maintain legacy of successful rigging.
  • Design and carry out test trials targeting product, process, and quality improvement.
  • Maintain accurate records of materials, melt chemistry, and consumables for traceability and cost accuracy.
  • Conduct root‑cause investigations of casting defects using metallurgical analysis and process‑troubleshooting methods.
  • Train and assist foremen, supervisors, and operators in metal quality, sand control, and casting best practices.
  • Monitor and adjust sand‑system parameters to maintain consistent mold quality while reviewing system trends and implementing corrective actions to eliminate variation.
  • Review welding‑repair procedures for manganese castings, support welders with proper preheat, interpass‑temperature control, and filler‑metal selection, investigate weld‑repair defects, and implement process‑driven corrective actions to ensure all repairs meet metallurgical and customer specifications.
  • Verify heat‑treatment furnace‑temperature uniformity, sensor calibration, and quench‑system parameters while conducting hardness testing and microstructural evaluations to confirm heat‑treat results.
  • Troubleshoot heat‑treatment issues such as overheating, soft spots, and distortion, and implement the necessary process improvements.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with critical laboratory and process‑control equipment — including the spectrometer, sand‑lab testing instruments, and heat‑treatment system components — to ensure accurate and reliable operation.

ON-TIME DELIVERY:

  • Develop and implement plans to improve foundry productivity.
  • Ensure timely development and verification of moulding and rigging.
  • Manage relationships with internal/external customers and vendors to ensure appropriate communications to prevent delays due to sourcing or delivery issues.
  • Collaborate with design and production teams to optimize manufacturing processes.


COST:

  • Establish metrics and data analysis to identify and trend cost concerns.
  • Prepare cost estimates and schedules.
  • Conduct failure analysis and develop and implement improvement plans.
  • Ensures foundry processes minimize scrap and optimize yield.

PEOPLE:

  • Coach and mentor foundry technical and operating personnel.


ENVIRONMENTAL:

  • Adhere to Nortrak's Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.



Other duties as assigned.


QUALITIFCATIONS:

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably in Material Science or Metallurgy.

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE:

  • At least five (5) years’ experience in steel foundry in an engineering or technical position.
  • Experience with low volume/high component mix environment.
  • Ability to troubleshoot foundry processes at the shop level.
  • Experience with Data Analysis tools Mini-tab or other Statistical software.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are required.
  • Must possess excellent negotiations, interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
  • Computer literate including Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets. SAP knowledge and/or experience would be an asset.
  • Proficiency in metallurgical testing and analysis methods.
  • Understanding of thermodynamics, phase diagrams, and material properties.
  • Attention to detail and high standards of quality.
  • Familiarity with metallurgical software and analysis tools.


PHYSCIAL DEMANDS:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; occasional standing and walking for your scheduled shift.
  • Must remain stationary for extended periods and move throughout the building to access files.
  • Must work effectively in a noisy environment.
  • Ability to lift and move equipment or objects up to 20-25 pounds occasionally.
  • Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Occasional travel required, involving walking, standing, sitting, and driving for varying durations.
  • Site inspections required to identify and address safety concerns.
  • Frequent use of hands and arms for dialling phones and using a computer mouse.



Working Location:

  • Decatur, Illinois.


salary:

  • $75,000/year - $90,000/year

Benefits:

  • A supportive, family oriented Nortrak Blue culture.
  • We provide an environment where Health and Safety is our #1 priority.
  • Career development opportunities and competitive pay progression.
  • Competitive medical, dental & vision benefits.
  • Company paid life and disability insurance.
  • Paid holidays and vacation.
  • Retirement plan with matching contributions.
  • Tuition Assistance Program.
  • Wellness Program.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Employee Recognition Programs.


If you think you have the necessary qualifications and drive to excel in our team, we invite you to apply now and join us at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak. Apply today!

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak (“Nortrak”) is a subsidiary of voestalpine AG (www.voestalpine.com) one of Europe’s premier steel producers with over 50,000 employees worldwide. Nortrak is closely affiliated with voestalpine’s Railway Systems group which operates in 21 countries across the globe to provide cutting edge system-based solutions to railroads and transits. Our website is https://www.voestalpine.com/nortrak/en/

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.







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voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, with ten production facilities across Canada, US and Mexico, is North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of special trackwork for the railway industry. As the industry’s technology leader, we take pride in providing superior products, excellent customer service and unbeatable engineering design services to our customers. We are committed to bringing innovative solutions, products, and services to our customers across rail freight and transit segments.