Quality Engineer

Emerson•Elyria, PA

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About The Position

As a Quality Engineer, you will help ensure the production of specification-compliant, high-quality ductile iron castings by applying foundry process knowledge and advanced metrology techniques. The role combines hands-on manufacturing support and data-driven problem solving to identify process variation, prevent defects, evaluate tooling performance, and advance continuous improvement. You will work with Operations, Metallurgy, Engineering, Pattern Shop, Maintenance, suppliers, and customers to strengthen quality performance, reduce scrap, and support operational excellence in a foundry environment. The position supports quality controls across casting processes and uses measurement systems to verify product conformance and monitor tooling condition. It also involves investigating defects and process abnormalities, establishing process and inspection controls, leading corrective and preventive actions, supporting customer quality requirements, and contributing to Quality Management System effectiveness through documentation, audits, training, standard work, and supplier collaboration. Emerson describes a culture focused on employee growth, inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and wellbeing, with development opportunities, learning resources, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and career growth opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of foundry, manufacturing, quality, and metrology experience.
Experience in manufacturing quality, process engineering, or a related technical discipline, with a strong focus on measurement systems and process improvement.
Knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies, including corrective and preventive actions, statistical process control, capability analysis, failure mode and effects analysis, measurement system analysis, and control plans.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and mechanical inspection requirements.
Ability to analyze data, communicate technical findings effectively, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard business software applications.
Ability to work regularly in a heavy manufacturing or foundry environment while following established safety and personal protective equipment requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting ductile iron, gray iron, or other foundry casting operations, including green sand manufacturing environments.
Understanding of ductile iron metallurgy, sand systems, core assembly, melt treatment processes, solidification principles, and casting defect analysis.
Experience supporting PPAP, FAI, customer quality requirements, customer portals, and ISO 9001 audit activities.
Experience using coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), 3D scanning technologies, and metrology software such as PC-DMIS, Calypso, PolyWorks, or similar platforms.
Familiarity with advanced metrology practices, tooling qualification, and measurement system optimization in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain and continuously improve quality controls across melting, molding, core making, pouring, shakeout, finishing, and machining processes.
Use metrology tools and measurement systems, including CMMs, 3D scanners, optical equipment, and inspection methods, to verify product conformance and monitor tooling condition.
Investigate casting defects, dimensional variation, and process abnormalities using structured problem-solving methodologies and statistical analysis.
Develop, implement, and sustain process controls, inspection standards, reaction plans, measurement systems, and acceptance criteria.
Lead and support corrective and preventive action activities, validate solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on scrap reduction and continuous improvement.
Support customer quality requirements, including complaint resolution, PPAP/FAI activities, containment actions, and new product introduction.
Contribute to Quality Management System effectiveness through documentation, audits, training, standard work development, and supplier quality collaboration.