Materials Engineer

Precision Castparts; Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Wickliffe, OH is seeking a Material Process Engineer to develop processes, define controls, and reduce variability in material sourcing and processing areas. You will work on process development and data-driven improvements on the manufacturing floor.

You will conduct daily audits, update procedures, perform data analysis, and lead engineering trials to improve tools and equipment. Collaboration across manufacturing, management, suppliers, and customers is required, with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop processes, define controls, and institute variability reduction in material processing areas.
• Perform daily audits to ensure procedures are followed on the manufacturing floor.
• Update area procedures to improve clarity and reduce process variation.
• Perform data analysis to identify and control process excursions.
• Continuously improve processes to maintain or improve yields.
• 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.
• Continuously reduce scrap.
• Interface with all levels of manufacturing, management, suppliers and customers.
• Provide hands-on, floor-level investigations and problem solving.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Process improvement

PFMEA

Control Plan

Process control

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Position Summary

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