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Palmer Group

Senior Product Engineer

Palmer Group, Winterset

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We are assisting our industry-leading client, the premier foundry in the country and sole source for many aerospace parts, in their search for an experienced Senior Product Engineer . This senior engineering position involves performing various tasks related to the development and production support of Magnesium and Aluminum aerospace sand castings. The role includes implementing cost-efficient production methods to meet quality standards, investigating and resolving work-in-process issues, and recommending operational improvements. If you are looking to work with cutting-edge casting technologies such as sand 3D printers and PolyScan 3D scanners, and thrive in an autonomous leadership team with a focus on professional development, apply today!

Work model:

  • On-Site
What you will do:
  • Design gating, riser, and chilling systems for aerospace castings to meet specifications
  • Collaborate with CAD technicians, tooling vendors, and manufacturing teams to optimize tool designs
  • Develop and review samples and trial castings through all manufacturing stages
  • Interpret inspection results, address nonconformities, and implement corrective actions
  • Investigate and resolve production and quality issues
  • Create and maintain work instructions for casting processes
  • Lead new casting program development, including tooling and process approvals
  • Participate in or lead continuous improvement projects
  • Travel to customer and vendor facilities as needed
What you will need to be successful:
  • Bachelor's Degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or a technical degree and experience equivalent to a degree will be considered
  • 15+ years of Foundry Engineering experience
  • Experience in gating/risering of Non-Ferrous alloys, tooling design, and process development
  • No bake sand casting experience and an understanding of aerospace specifications, requirements, and quality systems preferred
  • Magnesium casting experience preferred
Benefits overview:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • PTO
  • 401k
Interested and qualified candidates can contact Eric Peterson at (515) 225-7000 or email .