Materials Process Engineer: Optimize Material Processing

Precision Castparts; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts is seeking a Material Process Engineer to develop processes, define controls, and reduce variability in material sourcing and processing areas. The role interfaces with manufacturing, management, suppliers and customers, while driving data-driven improvements.

The candidate should have hands-on experience in process control, PFMEA, and continuous improvement, with a background in ceramics/materials or related engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering related to ceramics/materials or similar field.
• 3–5 years' experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience in airfoils investment casting industry a plus.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plan and Process control.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes, define controls, and reduce variability in material processing areas.
• Formulate blend tickets for mixing raw constituents to meet specs.
• Lead equipment purchases, installations and customer approvals for new tooling.
• Interface with manufacturing, management, suppliers and customers at all levels.
• Perform data analysis to identify and control process excursions and improve yields.
• Contribute to cost reduction, continuous improvement and NPI initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Process improvement

PFMEA

Control Plan

Process control

Multitasking

Communication

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Precision Castparts is seeking a Material Process Engineer to develop processes, define controls, and reduce variability in material sourcing and processing areas. The role interfaces with manufacturing, management, suppliers and customers, while driving data-driven improvements.

The candidate should have hands-on experience in process control, PFMEA, and continuous improvement, with a background in ceramics/materials or related engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience.