Casting Specialist
West Hartford, CT, US, 06110-1328
Based in West Hartford, CT, Triumph Systems, Electronics and Controls is a leading independent aerospace system supplier for the commercial and military helicopter and business jet markets and employs approximately 500 employees. The Company’s key products and services include electronic engine controls, fuel metering units, main fuel pumps and environmental control systems for both the OE and aftermarket/spares end markets.
Responsibilities
Triumph is seeking a Casting Specialist to be responsible for leading casting design reviews, producibility assessments, and technical oversight of manufacturing processes, with deep knowledge of sand casting, investment casting, materials, and tooling.This role supports technical and producibility reviews at supplier locations and Triumph sites as required, ensuring high-quality, manufacturable casting solutions.
Responsibilities Include:
- Design reviews with Engineering and Suppliers
- Cast source selection and capabilities to manufacture product
- Provide inputs to cast design guides
- Advise on material selection and cast method
- Drawing reviews, including tolerancing and GD&T recommendations
- Quality/producibility review (i.e. Pressure Test, NDT inspection, Weld Repair…etc.)
- Support Material Review Board (MRB) decisions
- Support Triumph Work Transfers as assigned
- Evaluate new cast sources and their capability
- Review tooling, tooling condition/life of tool
- Review process sheets
- Review part complexity
- Conduct conformity reviews onsite at the supplier or Triumph site
- Technical assessments of design and process
- Cast Specialist will report into the Supplier Development team within Supply Chain
- Regular reports on activities are expected.
- Assist with supplier tooling and process reviews
- Energetic and enthusiastic person willing to lead, promote and drive process control and improvement methodologies for assigned suppliers.
Qualifications
- B.S/M.S. in Mechanical Engineering Degree Preferred
- Aerospace experience required
- Ability to travel up to 40%
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options)
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Paid parental leave
- Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Disability and life insurance
- Incentives and performance-based rewards
- Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.