How to hire an engineer, foundry process

How to hire an engineer, foundry process, step by step

Here's a step-by-step engineer, foundry process hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an engineer, foundry process job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new engineer, foundry process
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an engineer, foundry process, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect engineer, foundry process also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of engineer, foundry process salaries for various roles:

   Type of Engineer, Foundry Process	Description	Hourly rate
   Engineer, Foundry Process	Industrial engineers find ways to eliminate wastefulness in production processes. They devise efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service.	$31-51
   Process Improvement Engineer	A process improvement engineer specializes in conducting research and analysis to develop new strategies and ideas to improve the processes in a manufacturing plant or a similar setting. They prioritize efficiency and profitability... Show more	$29-52
   Supplier Quality Engineer	A Supplier Quality Engineer ensures that the supplier's quality standards are in accordance with the requirement of the organization. They also report supplier performance and quality to management.	$30-51

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • RF
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • CAD
   • Failure Analysis
   • Process Changes
   • DOE
   • R
   • Heat Treat
   • Core Boxes
   • PLC
   • Quality Issues
   • Shop Floor
   • SPC
   • ISO

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead and assist maintenance in resolving equipment malfunctions, troubleshoot process problems, and organize and implement preventative maintenance procedures.
   • Develop a method to get AutoCad isometric drawings relevant to relief valve transferred electronically to the relief valve sizing package.
   • Systemize the Deviation/CAPA and train on investigations utilizing DMAIC.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the engineer, foundry process job description is a good way to get more applicants. An engineer, foundry process salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an engineer, foundry process in Indiana may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level engineer, foundry process. Additionally, an engineer, foundry process with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average engineer, foundry process salary

   $84,263yearly

   $40.51 hourly rate

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   Entry-level engineer, foundry process salary

   $65,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average engineer, foundry process salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$108,390	$52
   2	Michigan	$91,650	$44
   3	Texas	$88,140	$42
   4	Arizona	$87,315	$42
   5	Idaho	$87,100	$42
   6	Connecticut	$85,879	$41
   7	Minnesota	$84,221	$40
   8	Illinois	$82,095	$39
   9	Alabama	$81,370	$39
   10	Wisconsin	$81,149	$39
   11	Pennsylvania	$79,125	$38
   12	New York	$77,563	$37
   13	Arkansas	$71,401	$34
   14	Iowa	$68,376	$33

   Average engineer, foundry process salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$130,872	$62.92	52
   2	Xilinx	$111,432	$53.57
   3	Mueller Water Products	$104,774	$50.37	3
   4	Silicon Labs	$103,443	$49.73
   5	Intel	$95,514	$45.92	5
   6	Actel	$92,523	$44.48
   7	Analog Devices	$91,120	$43.81	12
   8	VIVA USA	$89,680	$43.12
   9	Littelfuse	$89,065	$42.82
   10	John Deere	$88,824	$42.70	2
   11	pSemi	$88,033	$42.32
   12	Maxim Integrated	$86,013	$41.35
   13	MRI The Boston Group	$84,479	$40.61	4
   14	Trinity Industries	$84,379	$40.57
   15	Rolls-Royce	$83,366	$40.08	6
   16	Grede	$82,672	$39.75
   17	Hitachi U.S.A.	$82,649	$39.74	23
   18	Eastridge Workforce Solutions	$81,850	$39.35
   19	The Eastern Company	$80,706	$38.80
   20	Eaton	$80,180	$38.55	15

4. Writing an engineer, foundry process job description

   A good engineer, foundry process job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an engineer, foundry process job description:

   Engineer, foundry process job description example

   For more than 160 years, Mueller Water Products has been a leader in the water infrastructure industry, focused on developing quality products and innovative solutions to help municipalities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people. Our important mission to help deliver clean, safe drinking water guides our corporate commitment and the daily work of each of our employees. Join our mission to help make this world a better place for generations to come.
   
   In this role, you will be instrumental in building best-in-class manufacturing operational practices in support of producing the next generation of water infrastructure products that deliver clean and safe drinking water to communities across North America. Our manufacturing technologies spans across the value chain from casting, machining, and assembly to manufacture current state of the art and next-generation IoT products to monitor, alert, and inform operators of real-time conditions within their clean water distribution network.
   
   Focused in Mueller foundry engineering and operations, the ideal candidate will leverage their strong technical knowledge to develop and deploy solutions for optimized productivity, asset utilization, and cost reduction. This position is an integral part of Mueller's long term growth strategy in growing and accelerating technical capabilities in its foundry operations. This role will provide a broad range of experiences in various facets to accelerate development of foundry knowledge areas and operations. The Foundry Development Engineering Program will offer experience across the spectrum of foundry knowledge areas including Metallurgy, Simulation, Lost Foam, Green Sand DISA, Tool Design, Equipment, Design, Layout, Quality, and Operations Support. Rotations will involve leading and managing mission critical projects in one or more of our foundries to deliver process, performance, cost, and efficiency improvements.
   Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
   Develop strong working knowledge of foundry technical operations Manage key projects in support of improved foundry throughput, cost efficiency, and technology upgrades Support daily operations with problem definition, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation Performs other related duties related to Manufacturing Engineering:Project ManagementCapital Prioritization & TrackingEngineering Tools (ie. PFMEA, Equip Qualification, Capacity Analysis)
   
   Required Experience and/or Education:
   Bachelor's degree in Foundry or Industrial Technologies, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing EngineeringRelevant work experience Minimum 3.0 GPA required Team player with excellent written and communication skills Ability to work independently and adapt to change quickly Effectively problem-solve and deliver high quality results Open to new challenges and business environments Ability to translate strategic direction(s) into actionable and demonstrable results Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
   
   Perks of Joining Our Team:
   Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement PlanPaid HolidaysTuition Reimbursement ProgramReferral BonusesOther Benefits Also Available
   
   We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right engineer, foundry process for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with engineers, foundry process they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit engineers, foundry process who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your engineer, foundry process job on Zippia to find and recruit engineer, foundry process candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit engineers, foundry process, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new engineer, foundry process

   Once you've selected the best engineer, foundry process candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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