Manufacturing Process Engineer

Precision Castparts Corp.; Eastlake (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Eastlake, Ohio is seeking a Process Engineer to join the Wax Engineering team, leading root cause analysis, developing process controls, and championing new processes.

The role coordinates dispositions cross-functionally with other departments and/or the customer as needed. Responsibilities include development of investment casting processes to meet customer specifications, eliminating defects, improving machine utilization, and preparing process approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience presenting to management with confidence and precision.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis and champion new processes in wax casting.
• Develop process controls and improve machine utilization.
• Coordinate with product, production and other stakeholders to meet goals.
• Communicate process issues to customers and provide solutions.
• Prepare process approval packages for developmental or revised processes.
• Provide hands-on investigations and on-site problem solving.
• Assist off-shift with process problem resolution as needed.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Process controls

Cross-functional coordination

Problem solving

Communication with customers

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Principal Area of Responsibility: The Process Engineer is a member of the Wax Engineering team. The successful candidate will lead root cause analysis, develop process controls, and champion new processes. The Process Engineer coordinates dispositions cross-functionally with other departments and/or the customer as needed.

Specific Duties:

• Champions the development of specific investment casting processes to meet required customer specification, quality and production goals.
• Responsible for investment casting process improvements including elimination of wax defects such as cracks, handling, dimensional defects and the improvement of machine utilization.
• Develop new processes, define controls and develop solutions to process related programs.
• Coordinates with product engineer, production engineers, supervisors and other stakeholders to achieve plant scrap targets.
• Communicate with customers on process issues.
• Prepare process approval packages on developmental jobs or revised processes.
• Provide hands on, floor level investigations and problem solving.
• Respond as necessary on the off shift to advise on and provide solutions to process problems.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, clients, co-workers, supervisors, and peers.
• Accept special projects as assigned.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• The ability to handle stress associated with high activity in manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyze technical data and prepare reports, statements and projections. A proactive, hands-on strategic thinker with solid problem-solving skills.
• Experience presenting to high levels of management with confidence and precision.
• Solid, overall business acumen and a strong mindset for continuous improvement.
• Attention to detail and an attitude of 100% compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
• Work requires verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
• High energy level and ability to work some flexible hours.

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.