Dimensional Engineer

Precision Castparts; Douglas (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts is seeking a Dimensional Engineer to support dimensional engineering activities for new product introductions, continuous improvement, and manufacturing. The role focuses on developing processes, reducing scrap, and maintaining product design quality.

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering background, strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-activity environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials or related Engineering discipline.
• Hands-on experience in the airfoils investment casting industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops processes, defines controls, and institutes effective scrap elimination efforts on assigned parts.
• Maintain a high level of quality for product design.
• Write, issue, and continually update Engineering instructions
• Manage activities to stay on schedule for product release, while maintaining budgeted development and part costs.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities.
• Continuously evaluates/improves processes to maintain or improve budgeted yields.
• Conduct dimensional probability studies.
• Initiate, complete, and submit product qualifications
• Develop and implement part-specific procedures
• Use statistical and graphical analysis to disposition yield and dimensional elements of the casting process.
• Conceptual design of required tooling and coord. of detailed design with in-house/outside tool rooms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Problem solving

Process improvement

Process control methods

Multi-tasking

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or related Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Position Summary

The Dimensional Engineer position is responsible for Dimensional Engineering activities to support new product introduction, continuous improvement and manufacturing.

Position Summary

The Dimensional Engineer position is responsible for Dimensional Engineering activities to support new product introduction, continuous improvement and manufacturing.

Essential Functions

• Develops processes, defines controls, and institutes effective scrap elimination efforts on assigned parts.
• Maintain a high level of quality for product design.
• Write, issue, and continually update Engineering instructions
• Manage activities to stay on schedule for product release, while maintaining budgeted development and part costs.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities.
• Continuously evaluations/improves processes in order to maintain or improve upon budgeted yields.
• Conduct dimensional probability studies.
• Initiates, completes, and submit product qualifications
• Develop and implement part specific procedures
• Use statistical and graphical analysis techniques to disposition yield and dimensional elements of the casting process.
• Conceptual design of required tooling and coordination of detailed design and build with in house and outside tool rooms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Proven analytical, problem solving, and process improvement ability.
• Working knowledge of process control methods
• Demonstrated ability to develop & execute action plans that will deliver results
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.
• The ability to handle high stress associated with high activity with tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Desired Skills

• Highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Proficiency in a major, industry standard 3D CAD software package
• Working knowledge of Zero Defect Program: PFMEA, Control Plan, Process Control
• Six sigma Certification preferred
• Proven experience in Manufacturing Industry.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials or other related Engineering discipline.
• Hands-on experience in the airfoils investment casting industry a plus

Physical Demands

1%
1-33%
34-66%
67-100%
1-2x hr.
3-6x hr.
7-30 hr.
>30x hr.
Squatting
X
Bending
X
Kneeling
X
Reaching
X
Twisting
X
Sitting in a chair
X
Stair Climbing
X
Ladder Climbing
X
Other climbing (type)
X
Walking of rough surfaces
X
Near moving machinery
X