Salary: $38 - $41 hourly
Job Title Senior Foundry Engineer (Non-Ferrous)
Department Engineering
Reports to Engineering Manager
Work Model On-Site
Location 115 Newkirk RoadRichmond Hill, OntarioL4C3G4
Job Type Full-time
Availability Immediate joining
Job Summary
The Senior Foundry Engineer will serve as a technical lead and a direct extension of theEngineering Manager. This role provides hands-on engineering leadership, supportsindependent decision-making, and proactively resolves technical and production issuesin a fast-paced foundry environment.
The successful candidate will have strong expertise in non-ferrous foundry methods andwill be trusted to oversee day-to-day engineering activities, support shop-floor execution,and escalate issues with clear, practical recommendations.
Job Responsibilities:
- Standardize clear, concise work instructions on travelers.
- Maintain and improve engineering documentation, travelers, and standards.
- Lead new process design for non-ferrous castings, including gating and risering.
- Drive new product launches from concept through production validation.
- Support customer onboarding through feasibility reviews and technical alignment.
- Lead and participate in technical design review meetings with customers andsuppliers.
- Oversee design and drafting of foundry tooling layouts with a focus on
manufacturability. - Support estimation of new parts and costing updates for existing parts.
- Provide engineering oversight and technical direction to the foundry tooling shop.
- Support capacity planning aligned with production and growth requirements.
- Identify process risks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Lead and support in-house welding operations for casting repair.
- Support shop-floor engineering and production concerns as required.
- May perform other tasks as deemed appropriate
Leadership & Execution Expectations:
- Act as the Engineering Managers delegate for day-to-day engineering execution.
- Provide regular, clear updates on engineering priorities, risks, and progress.
- Independently handle production and engineering firefighting, escalating when
necessary. - Drive accountability across engineering and tooling teams.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across Gamma Foundries.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Metallurgical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial).
- Strong hands-on experience in non-ferrous foundry operations.
- In-depth knowledge of foundry methods, including gating, risering, and
solidification principles. - Experience with tooling design, foundry layouts, and manufacturing constraints.
- Customer-facing experience in technical reviews and new product launchsupport.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
Key Personal Attributes:
- Confident, decisive, and technically credible.
- Hands-on and execution focused.
- Highly organized with strong prioritization skills.
- Clear communicator with the ability to escalate issues appropriately.
- Resilient under pressure and comfortable working in ambiguous situations.
Key Performance Indicators (First 612 Months)
- Standardization and implementation of clear work instructions.
- Successful launch and stabilization of new parts and processes.
- Reduction in engineering-related production issues and rework.
- Improved accuracy and turnaround time for estimates and cost updates.
- On-time tooling readiness for new and existing programs.
- Improved customer feedback on technical engagement.
- Strong communication and visibility into engineering execution.
Technical Interview Focus Areas
- Non-ferrous casting process design approach.
- Gating and risering calculations and design trade-offs.
- Tooling layout decisions and manufacturability considerations.
- Handling launch issues and production firefighting scenarios.
- Customer-facing technical communication and decision-making.
Safety Equipment Requirement:
The use of appropriate safety equipment as described below is a condition of employment and not one of choice. Safety equipment that must be worn while on the shopfloor are as follows:
Face shield
Helmet
Safety glasses
Safety boots
Ear plugs
Respirator as required
Why join us?
Were a growing company with a great team and ample of room to learn and grow. This is a dynamic role with scope for continuous improvement and an opportunity to help with the work culture. Engineering and Foundry expertise is a must but what we want is someone with exceptional people skills. Competitive salary, benefits and pension plan. If you are a self-starter, work well with minimum supervision and have an eye for details, this role is for you.
At Gamma Foundries, we believe diversity is a strength we cultivate. Our work environment welcomes equity, inclusiveness, and diversity by providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process or during your employment at Gamma. If you require an accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. All qualified applicants are welcome to participate. Please note that we use an application tracking system for the recruitment process. This role is to a new position.
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