ASC Engineered Solutions

Precision-engineered piping products and support

Vice President of Engineering

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeColumbia, PA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, specifically Mechanical, Industrial, Metallurgical, or a related field.
At least 10 years of engineering experience in heavy industrial manufacturing; foundry experience is strongly preferred.
At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience managing technical teams.
Strong understanding of sand, investment, and permanent-mold casting processes.
Experience with solidification modeling software such as MAGMA, ProCAST, or FLOW-3D.
Knowledge of metallurgy, heat treatment, and material properties.
Proficiency with computer-aided design tools.
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Ability to lead and develop high-performing technical teams.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the engineering strategy to support operational excellence and long-term growth.
Manage and mentor engineering, tooling, process, and metallurgical teams.
Establish engineering standards, best practices, and technical direction for the foundry.
Lead cross-functional initiatives supporting operational, financial, and quality targets.
Oversee optimization of melting, molding, core-making, pouring, heat-treating, and finishing operations.
Analyze process data to improve yield, reduce scrap, and increase throughput.
Implement process control systems and standardized work procedures.
Ensure robust metallurgical integrity across casting operations.
Direct the design and development of gating systems, risers, patterns, fixtures, and tooling.
Lead new product introductions from concept through production.
Review and approve engineering drawings, modeling, simulation, and casting feasibility analyses.
Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the plant.
Reduce waste and improve productivity, cost, uptime, and process stability.
Use statistical process control, design of experiments, and root-cause analysis to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
Identify, scope, and manage capital equipment and facility upgrade projects.
Lead the evaluation and introduction of automation, robotics, and other new technologies.
Manage budgets, timelines, vendor relationships, and return-on-investment analysis for engineering investments.
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.
Support resolution of customer quality issues and technical inquiries.
Ensure engineering documentation and process controls meet ISO and AS standards.
Partner with Operations to support daily production and troubleshooting needs.
Support Sales with customer technical presentations and feasibility analysis.
Work with Supply Chain and Maintenance on tooling and equipment reliability.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree in Engineering.
Foundry experience in heavy industrial manufacturing.

Reliable Safety and Flow Corporation is looking for a Vice President of Engineering for our Columbia, PA foundry. The Vice President of Engineering is responsible for leading all engineering, process development, and technical operations within a high-volume heavy industrial foundry environment. This role oversees engineering, tooling design, metallurgical processes, quality engineering, continuous improvement, capital projects, and cross-functional technical support. The VP of Engineering will ensure manufacturing excellence by driving productivity, throughput, safety, product integrity, and operational efficiency across all casting and machining operations.

This leader will guide a team of engineers while partnering closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to achieve organizational objectives.

Engineering Leadership and Strategy

Develop and execute the engineering strategy to support operational excellence and long-term growth.
Manage and mentor engineering, tooling, process, and metallurgical teams.
Establish engineering standards, best practices, and technical direction for the foundry.
Lead cross-functional initiatives supporting operational, financial, and quality targets.

Foundry Process Optimization

Oversee optimization of melting, molding, core-making, pouring, heat-treating, and finishing operations.
Analyze process data to improve yield, reduce scrap, and increase throughput.
Implement process control systems and standardized work procedures.
Ensure robust metallurgical integrity across all casting operations.

Tooling and Product Engineering

Direct design and development of gating systems, risers, patterns, fixtures, and tooling.
Lead new product introductions (NPI) from concept through production.
Review and approve engineering drawings, modeling, simulation, and casting feasibility analyses.

Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing

Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and CI initiatives throughout the plant.
Reduce waste and drive measurable improvements in productivity, cost, uptime, and process stability.
Use data-driven techniques (SPC, DOE, root-cause analysis) to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.

Capital Projects and Technology Advancement

Identify, scope, and manage capital equipment and facility upgrade projects.
Lead evaluation and introduction of new technologies including automation and robotics.
Manage budgets, timelines, vendor relationships, and ROI analysis for engineering investments.

Quality, Compliance, and Safety

Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.
Support resolution of customer quality issues and technical inquiries.
Ensure engineering documentation and process controls meet ISO/AS standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Operations to support daily production and troubleshooting needs.
Support Sales with customer technical presentations and feasibility analysis.
Work with Supply Chain and Maintenance on tooling and equipment reliability.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Metallurgical, or related). Master’s preferred.
10+ years engineering experience in heavy industrial manufacturing; foundry experience strongly preferred.
5+ years of progressive leadership experience managing technical teams.

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of casting processes (sand, investment, permanent mold, etc.).
Experience with solidification modeling software (MAGMA, ProCAST, FLOW-3D).
Knowledge of metallurgy, heat treatment, and material properties.
Proficiency with CAD tools.
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and CI methodologies.

Leadership and Soft Skills

Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing technical teams.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Strategic thinker with hands-on problem-solving ability.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

About the Company

ASC Engineered Solutions

Precision-engineered piping products and support

ASC Engineered Solutions designs and supplies precision-engineered piping components and related products, providing technical support and knowledge to help customers implement reliable systems. Its offerings work by delivering engineered parts that fit customer needs, backed by expert guidance and timely service. The company differentiates itself through a clear focus on customer experience and service excellence under a single brand after its merger, positioning itself as a dependable strategic partner that prioritizes customer success. Its goal is to provide quality products and reliable support that enable customers to build and maintain effective systems.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Commerce, CA
Founded: 1850

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