Metals Process Engineer: Yield & Process Optimization

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Town of New Hartford (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Quarterly cash bonus plan

Paid time off 120 hours

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and basiclife

401(k) plan

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in New Hartford, NY, is seeking a Process Engineer to administer daily technical issues, define process capabilities, and ensure product requirements meet customer specs.

The role requires a BS (MS preferred) in Metallurgical/Materials/Chemical Engineering and at least 2 years in metals processing, with experience in VAR/VIM/ESR melting and strong documentation, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science or Chemical Engineering.
• At least 2 years of relevant metals processing experience.
• Understanding of physical metallurgy and thermomechanical processing.

Responsibilities

• Define Key process parameters and establish process capabilities and control methodology.
• Develop efficient methods of manufacturing to meet product requirements.
• Develop and implement cost reductions, product improvement, process improvement and yield improvement processes that are sustainable.
• Monitor product performance - properties, physical characteristics (length, straightness, surface condition) and yield.
• Review customer specifications for acceptance.
• Interface with sales personnel and customers to resolve any differential between customer requirements and SMC capabilities.
• Maintain document control systems and associated databases.
• Participate in Management review meetings as needed.
• Interface with customers on quality related issues.

Skills

Technical competence

Customer interaction

Process optimization

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's in Metallurgical Engineering

MS in Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

VAR/VIM/ESR melting

Reporting & presentations

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in New Hartford, NY, is seeking a Process Engineer to administer daily technical issues, define process capabilities, and ensure product requirements meet customer specs.

The role requires a BS (MS preferred) in Metallurgical/Materials/Chemical Engineering and at least 2 years in metals processing, with experience in VAR/VIM/ESR melting and strong documentation, leadership, and problem-solving skills.