LPC-T Foundry and Cleaning Process Control Engineer

Precision Castparts Corp.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Health club reimbursement

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a Process Control Engineer to join the LPC Foundry and Cleaning team. You will apply engineering principles to improve safety, quality, and delivery while driving manufacturing efficiency in a plant setting.

The role covers project planning, data analysis, SPC, and collaboration with multiple groups. A Bachelor’s in engineering and 3–5 years of experience are preferred; knowledge of JMP, Minitab, and Excel is valued, with a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technical Science preferred.
• 3-5 years of engineering experience.
• Experience with data analysis and statistical process control.
• Knowledge of materials science and investment casting tech.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, evaluate, and lead current state analysis and implement projects towards future state objectives.

Skills

Engineering principles

Communication skills

Excel data analysis

Ownership & collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technical Science

Tools

Excel

JMP

Minitab

Webfocus

Statistica

Python

VBA

Ignition

PLC programming

PFMEA

Job description

LPC-T Foundry and Cleaning Process Control Engineer

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 24417

Job Description

Position Summary

As a Process Control Engineer you will be part of a dynamic technical team driving manufacturing efficiency and productivity in a plant environment. You will learn to apply Engineering principles to technical projects while researching and finding innovative and cost-effective means to improve safety, quality, and delivery.

Our Benefits

• Quarterly cash bonus based on company performance
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• 10 paid holidays
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, Long Term, and Short Term Disability Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health Club Reimbursement program

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 communicate 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)
• 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 at least excel

Desired Skills

• Foundry/Casting Process development or Process Control ownership
• Excel, JMP, Minitab, Webfocus and/or Statistica
• PFMEA, Control Plan, process mapping
• Python, VBA, Ignition and/or PLC programing
• Dashboarding and Statistical Process Control implementation and sustainment
• Investment casting experience
• Metallurgy knowledge

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.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.