Manufacturing Engineer

Precision Castparts; Toronto (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to act as the plant ME lead, driving new technology, NPI and process improvements to support Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory and People metrics.

The role focuses on MOC, SOP development, PFMEA and controlling production standards. Experience in metals/aerospace manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of related experience in manufacturing.
• Six Sigma and/or Lean experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Drive down risk and improve safety, quality, delivery, cost and inventory.
• Lead production process improvements and PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC as applicable.
• Support MOC and SOP creation at plant level.
• Apply Lean/Six Sigma tools (VSM, root-cause analysis, Kaizen, 6S).
• Develop processes to meet plant budgets for yield and productivity.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer will be the local M.E. within the area (plant) that is regarded as the specialist within their field with regards to specialist projects that deliver new technology, NPI or method improvement that supports daily improvement to key Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, and Personnel values.

Essential Functions

HSE/ Product Safety – Review manufacturing methods to drive down PHA scores in line with the zero-harm program.

Quality – Be an influential contributor to the Zero Defects program for their specific plant that include daily ZD reviews and be the key person to analyze the data required to implement the corrective action.

Cost and Delivery – Develop the manufacturing processes that will deliver the plant budget in their specific area with regards to yield and productivity.

Production System – Accountable within their area for maintaining the Manufacturing Engineering owned minimum standards (PFMEA, RFT, Control Plans, KPV and SPC.)

Technical Authority – Support the ME Leadership teams on Management of Change (MOC) process at plant level. Help with the creation and control of SOP’s within their specific plant.

Toolbox – Utilize appropriate Lean / Six Sigma tools to identify and drive improvement at the plant: Value stream mapping, Voice of process, Root cause problem solving, FMEA, SPC, SMED, Line balancing, Kaizen, 6s, Etc.

Implement Strategy – Support the integration of planned Manufacturing Technology, Digital Technology and Product Introduction activities within their respective area (plant).

Minimum Standards / Best Practice – Drive manufacturing processes towards identified consistent best practice and share this best practice with other plants at site level and beyond.

Knowledge/Qualification/Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical field (other disciplines will be considered) and/or equivalent years of experience with metal processing.

5+ years of related experience desired

Six Sigma and/or Lean experience in a manufacturing setting

Experience

Good understanding of manufacturing processes.

Has led project/activities across a range of Manufacturing Processes.

Has experienced manufacturing change (Method redesign e.g. SOP’s etc)

1-2 years manufacturing or technical experience preferably within a metals manufacturing industry

Experience in Aerospace Manufacturing supply chain would be a distinct advantage

Additional Notes

Proof of US citizenship, nationality, and/or permanent resident status in order to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations