Insight Global
Lead Manufacturing Engineer to drive process excellence and operational execution in investment casting. This role focuses on scaling production capability, implementing advanced manufacturing methods, and ensuring high-quality, repeatable output across aerospace and defense casting programs. The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge of investment casting with leadership skills to mentor engineers and technicians, manage production challenges, and spearhead continuous improvement initiatives.
Base pay range $57.00/hr - $64.00/hr
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Responsibilities
Process Ownership & Leadership: Serve as the primary technical leader for manufacturing engineering within the investment casting foundry
Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians in day-to-day production problem solving, root cause analysis, and yield improvement
Own and continuously improve processes including wax injection, ceramic shell, core handling, pouring, solidification, knockout, heat treat, machining, and inspection
Production Excellence & Scale-Up: Drive throughput, yield, and OEE improvements to meet delivery and cost targets
Develop standard work, process documentation, and manufacturing best practices across operations
Oversee scaling of production lines, tooling transitions, and introduction of new equipment
Partner with design and simulation teams to optimize gating, riser, and mold design for manufacturability
Introduce advanced automation, additive-enabled casting workflows, and digital foundry technologies
Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 practices to reduce waste and improve efficiency
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product introduction (NPI) and rapid prototyping initiatives
Quality & Compliance: Ensure compliance with AS9100, Nadcap, and customer-specific quality requirements
Lead process audits, capability studies, and PPAP/FAI deliverables
Partner with quality engineering to reduce scrap, rework, and defect rates
You have
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing, or Metallurgical Engineering (advanced degree preferred)
7–10+ years of experience in investment casting or high-precision foundry operations
Demonstrated success in scaling complex processes for aerospace or defense components
Strong expertise in process simulation, casting metallurgy, and defect analysis
Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, and digital manufacturing methods
Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Nice to have
Hands-on knowledge of additive-enabled mold/core technologies
Experience with automation in shell building, pouring, or post-processing
Familiarity with vacuum furnaces, DS/SX casting, and advanced superalloy processing
Financial acumen to connect cost drivers with manufacturing strategies
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries
Manufacturing
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Base pay range $57.00/hr - $64.00/hr
What You Won’t Do Direct message the job poster from Insight Global
Responsibilities
Process Ownership & Leadership: Serve as the primary technical leader for manufacturing engineering within the investment casting foundry
Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians in day-to-day production problem solving, root cause analysis, and yield improvement
Own and continuously improve processes including wax injection, ceramic shell, core handling, pouring, solidification, knockout, heat treat, machining, and inspection
Production Excellence & Scale-Up: Drive throughput, yield, and OEE improvements to meet delivery and cost targets
Develop standard work, process documentation, and manufacturing best practices across operations
Oversee scaling of production lines, tooling transitions, and introduction of new equipment
Partner with design and simulation teams to optimize gating, riser, and mold design for manufacturability
Introduce advanced automation, additive-enabled casting workflows, and digital foundry technologies
Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 practices to reduce waste and improve efficiency
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product introduction (NPI) and rapid prototyping initiatives
Quality & Compliance: Ensure compliance with AS9100, Nadcap, and customer-specific quality requirements
Lead process audits, capability studies, and PPAP/FAI deliverables
Partner with quality engineering to reduce scrap, rework, and defect rates
You have
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing, or Metallurgical Engineering (advanced degree preferred)
7–10+ years of experience in investment casting or high-precision foundry operations
Demonstrated success in scaling complex processes for aerospace or defense components
Strong expertise in process simulation, casting metallurgy, and defect analysis
Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, and digital manufacturing methods
Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Nice to have
Hands-on knowledge of additive-enabled mold/core technologies
Experience with automation in shell building, pouring, or post-processing
Familiarity with vacuum furnaces, DS/SX casting, and advanced superalloy processing
Financial acumen to connect cost drivers with manufacturing strategies
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries
Manufacturing
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