Lead technical direction and problem solving for aluminum casting at the Trentwood facility, driving process innovation, quality, and manufacturing excellence.
Compensation
Salary range $125,000 - $170,000 base
Responsibilities
Serve as technical authority for DC casting of wrought aluminum alloys
Define and maintain casting technology roadmap
Establish casting limits and process windows
Assess emerging casting technologies and recommend adoption
Lead structured troubleshooting and root-cause investigations
The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 a year.
Responsibilities
Lead structured supplier development activities to identify and close manufacturing, process, capacity, and operational capability gaps
Assess supplier manufacturing processes and drive improvement using process capability analysis, Lean methodologies, structured problem solving, material flow, process controls, and advanced quality tools
Assess supplier capability and manufacturing controls for circuit breakers and protection devices
Assess supplier production-rate readiness and capacity against current and future business requirements
Proactively assess and develop supplier readiness to support business growth, new product introductions, supplier transfers, localization, volume increases, and capacity expansions
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality or other related technical discipline
Aluminum Casting Technical Expert/EngineerNewKaiser Aluminum · Spokane, US