Investment Casting Production Engineer: Optimize Quality

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC)

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership reimbursement

Safety shoe reimbursement

Safety glasses reimbursement

Paid holidays, vacations, and sick-lea

Job summary

PCC Structurals is seeking a Production Engineer to support investment casting production with dimensional and metallurgical engineering expertise. You’ll identify problems, conduct root-cause analysis, and develop tools and procedures to improve efficiency and quality across multiple projects.

You will review customer drawings, gate design, and specifications, work with cross‑functional teams, and help qualify metallurgical processes.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or equivalent technical experience.
Broad knowledge of mechanical, industrial, materials science engineering along with investment casting technology.
Knowledge and demonstrated ability in engineering principles and disciplines; employed manufacturing processes; statistical analysis (data correlation); technical report and article preparation; preparing specifications; ability to define, plan, and complete major projects; ability to supervise/direct activities of professionals with diverse expertise.
Experience using Computer Aided Design (Solidworks), GD&T, Statistical programs, and Excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Capable of interacting with various levels of the organization.
Must be able to work well with the hourly work force to effectively address their requests.

Responsibilities

Identify and correct engineering related problems.
Perform hands‑on manufacturing process review and root cause analysis.
Develop and maintain manufacturing tools and procedures to support production.
Perform cost reduction projects and rework plans to correct non‑conforming product.
Present on projects and product related activities
Ability to handle many projects with tight deadlines.
Demonstrates high urgency and strong motivation.
Develop written action plans documenting quality problems and identifying plans to address those problems.
Establish part routers in accordance with PCC procedures and customer requirements.
Provide input for and review the manufacturing work instructions and technique cards.
Review customer drawings and specification changes for impact.
Assist in preparing quotes.
Coordinate with Quality, Sales, Planning, Manufacturing, and production personnel.
May supervise other engineers or technicians on assigned projects.
Participate in the concurrent engineering process with customers.
Work with customers to ensure that their specifications and designs are compatible with casting manufacturing process capabilities.
Responsible for gating design and metallurgical quality.
Plan and manage part metallurgical qualification.
Read and interpret blueprints with GD&T.
Create the dimensional engineering requirements and work with vendors to develop tooling concepts and verify effective fabrication of tooling and fixturing.
Review the dimensional result of tools and wax patterns.
Review and analyze dimensional layouts, CMM/Blue light data, and First Article Inspections.
Use dimensional inspection results and statistical analysis to identify areas requiring.
Identify and address safety considerations within the scope of job responsibilities.
Be cognizant of the specific shipping goals for each part number and support the Manufacturing organization in meeting those goals.
Responsible for annual cost savings projects totaling 3x the employee's salary.