Global Fdry Engineer

Victaulic•Lincoln, NE

48d•Onsite

About The Position

Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 13 manufacturing facilities and 28 branches worldwide with 4,400 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 2000 global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection. Since the 1950’s Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions for challenges faced by engineers, contractors, property managers and fire marshals. Victaulic is a leading fire protection manufacturer of innovative fire products and fire fighting systems including fire sprinklers, fire extinguishing and fire suppression systems, pipe couplings and fittings, and flow control valves. These products are used in commercial, infrastructure and industrial applications to protect people and property. When you join Victaulic, you do not simply advance your career. You become part of a family of talented individuals who are dedicated to innovation and progress. Victaulic is a leader in pipe joining solutions, with over 5,500 employees involved in some of the most prestigious construction projects worldwide. From the Hoover Dam to Bird’s Nest National Olympic Stadium in Beijing, Victaulic is there—increasing stability and sustainability wherever we go. While working for a fast-growing global leader is attractive, most Victaulic employees feel our best attributes are what we do for our people. Our private ownership allows us to provide a more personal, family-like atmosphere. This means doing things like building from within, sticking to our word, taking care of each other, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching. This blend of extraordinary opportunity and genuine caring is why so many people choose to build their lives and careers with us.

Requirements

BS in Engineering preferred, but not required in lieu of experience.
5+ years pattern building experience preferred.
5+ years experience with gating and risering techniques (primarily ductile iron; vertical and horizontal molding).
Knowledge of foundry processes (melt, green sand and no-bake molding, coremaking etc).
Proficient with CAD (SolidWorks), Word, Excel.
Ability to be flexible with shifts, hours, and assignments.
Some travel required.
Must possess good communication skills and be capable of working effectively with others, either remotely or in a group setting.
Must be organized, detail oriented and self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

ProCast solidification experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Follow and promote all safety guidelines set forth by the company/facility. Conduct all activities with safety as a primary focus. Report any/all unsafe conditions or actions.
Design and construct new foundry tooling from blueprints and/or CAD models provided. Tooling designs must conform to process parameters and customer requirements, and produce the highest quality castings with minimal labor investment through final product.
Responsible for the routine maintenance and changes to existing foundry tooling. Maintain tooling to optimize production efficiency, ensure dimensional accuracy and minimize scrap and rework; and coordinate necessary tooling modifications as required.
Generate casting and pattern quotations for potential new projects. Using process knowledge, provide information regarding work centers and cycle times to calculate casting pricing, and provide information to pattern vendors to obtain competitive tooling prices.
Coordinate movement of patterns between facilities to meet global production requirements & initiatives.
Work with global teams on new product launches, engineering changes and cost saving projects.
Maintain active tooling list with details regarding production status, maintenance history, age, condition, etc.
Participate in, utilize and help with the training of Lean tools, VPDS, Facilities Excellence Maps, and quality improvement process in the performance of his/her job.
Actively pursue process improvement/cost reduction opportunities by utilizing Six Sigma and other Quality/Lean tools.
Training of salaried and hourly employees as needed.