Investing Process Control Engineer LPCT

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in Portland seeks an Engineering professional to plan, analyze, and lead projects toward future state objectives within the Structurals division.

You will research and implement analytical solutions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage project budgets while advancing manufacturing processes and quality. Strong data skills and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technical Science preferred.
• 3–5 years of engineering experience with data analysis and SPC.
• Ability to write technical processing requirements for manufacturing.
• Knowledge of materials science, manufacturing processes and investment casting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, evaluate and lead current state analysis and drive future state projects.
• Research, select and implement solutions using analytical engineering techniques.
• Collaborate with production, supervision and leadership; present complex reports.
• Lead small groups, manage project budgets and keep plans on track.
• Improve safety, track metrics, and develop plans to reduce scrap and costs.
• Interface with multiple teams and suppliers to resolve parts problems.

Skills

Engineering principles

Communication

Excel data analysis

Statistical Process Control

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technical Science

Tools

JMP

WebFOCUS

Power BI

PFMEA

Job description

Country: United States of America

State / County: Oregon

City: Portland

Division: Structurals

Company: LPC

Function: Engineering

Workplace Type: On-Site

Position type: Full Time

Opportunity ID: 24327

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Primary Duties include planning, developing, evaluating, and conducting current state analysis and leading the implementation of technical projects towards future state objectives.

Problem Solving

• You will be responsible to research, select and implement solutions to a variety of problems using logical and analytical engineering techniques.

Communication

• You will collaborate and communication with various levels of the organization including production employees, supervisors, peers and subject matter experts.
• You will have the opportunity to present internal presentation and reports complex in nature to various members of leadership.
• You will participate and represent PCC on vendors and customer communications.

Leadership & Teamwork

• You will lead small groups and be a resource for the manufacturing workforce.
• You will be responsible for managing your project budgets and keeping your projects on track.

Autonomy

• You will receive general guidance on project work. You will have many tools, resources and experienced engineers to guide you and help you achieve your project objectives.

Job Functions

• Improve the safety of the plant
• Responsible for setting the specification for the processing of parts through their area of focus
• Become a subject matter expert for their area of responsibility
• Learn JMP
• Track department metrics and develop plans/execute plans to improve these metrics
• Use statistical process control to monitor the performance of the area and react to out of control conditions
• Reduce scrap and rework caused by their area of focus
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to improve equipment functionality and implement new equipment
• Interface smoothly with other departments to develop joint plans for resolving parts problems.
• Work directly with multiple teams to successfully achieve varied goals.
• Perform audits to evaluate the conformance of the operations team to procedures and develop containment plans
• Run experiments to reduce process variability and reduce manufacturing costs
• Work closely with and favorably represent PCC with customers and suppliers.
• Maintain project plans and meet project deadlines
• Logical and analytical approach to problem solving
• Develop and maintain Process Maps, PFEMA's, and control plans
• Develop and maintain Process Control Procedures

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technical Science field (preferred)
• Ideally 3-5 years of experience in engineering related work
• Experience with data analysis and statistical process control
• Experience writing technical processing requirements for manufacturing or equivalent
• General knowledge of materials science engineering, manufacturing processes and investment casting technology
• Manufacturing experience

Required Skills

• Knowledge and demonstrated ability in engineering principles and disciplines
• Excellent communication skills verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with various levels of the organization
• Demonstrated high degree of objectivity and integrity in the evaluation of people and problems
• Demonstrated ownership of an area and while partnering with other stakeholders
• Experience with data collection and analysis using excel

Desired Skills

• Process development or Process Control of Investing of metal parts
• JMP, Webfocus and PowerBI
• PFMEA, Control Plan, process mapping
• Dashboarding and Statistical Process Control implementation and sustainment
• Investment casting experience
• Heat Treatment experience (Ideally with Vacuum Furnaces)

Bonus to have Skills

• Robotic and mechanical systems experience
• 3D printing experience
• Ignition and/or PLC programing
• Python, VBA

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.