Materials Engineer

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

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Material Process Engineer to develop processes, define controls, and lead variability reduction across material sourcing and processing areas.

You will perform floor audits, update procedures, analyze data, and collaborate with manufacturing teams, suppliers and customers to improve yields and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline as listed.
• 3–5 years of experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience in airfoil investment casting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes, controls, and variability reduction in material processing areas.
• Perform daily audits to ensure procedures are followed on the manufacturing floor.
• Update area procedures to reduce process variation and improve clarity.
• Perform data analysis to identify and control process excursions.
• Continuously evaluate and improve processes to maintain yields and costs.
• Conduct engineering trials to evaluate improvements to processes, tools, and equipment.
• Participate in cost reduction, continuous improvement and NPI teams as needed.
• Drive process and improvement initiatives and reduce scrap.
• Interface with all levels of manufacturing, management, suppliers and customers.
• Provide hands-on, floor-level investigations and problem solving.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Action plan execution

PFMEA

Control Plan

Process control

Multitasking

High-stress management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Ceramics, Materials, Chemical, Metallurgical or related Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Job description

The Material Process Engineer position is responsible for engineering activities to develop processes, define controls, and institute effective variability reduction efforts in material sourcing and processing areas.

Essential Functions:

• Develop processes, define controls, and institute effective variability reduction efforts in material processing areas
• Perform daily audits to ensure procedures are being followed on the manufacturing floor
• Update/revise area procedures to ensure clarity and reduce the opportunity for process variation
• Perform data analysis to identify and control process excursions
• Continuously evaluations/improves processes in order to maintain or improve upon budgeted yields.
• Perform engineering trials to evaluate improvements to processes, tools, and equipment
• Participates in cost reduction, continuous improvement and new part introduction (NPI) teams, as needed
• Drive process and improvement initiatives
• Continuously improves processes to reduce scrap
• Initiate and interface with all levels of manufacturing, management, suppliers and customers.
• Provide hands on, floor level investigations and problem solving
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Proven analytical, problem solving, and process improvement ability
• Demonstrated ability to develop & execute action plans that will deliver results
• Working knowledge of a Zero Defect Program: PFMEA, Control Plan, Process control
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.
• The ability to handle high stress associated with high activity with tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Desired Skills:

• Highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Six sigma Certification preferred
• Familiarity with Minitab software
• Proven experience in Manufacturing Industry.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Ceramics, Materials, Chemical, Metallurgical or other related Engineering discipline.
• 3-5 years’ experience preferred
• Hands-on experience in the airfoils investment casting industry a plus

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.