Process Engineer

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Connecticut; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. Groton is seeking a Process Engineer to drive manufacturing performance in a fast-paced production environment.

You will apply engineering expertise, data analysis, and continuous improvement methods to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. You will partner with operations, quality, and maintenance to tackle complex process challenges, optimize slurry chemistry and shell processes, and lead productivity and product-performance improvements in the investment casting

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Science, or related field).
• Knowledge of investment casting technology, processes and manufacturing methods is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance shell process quality using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Support daily production operations by troubleshooting process issues and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Monitor, test, and control slurry chemistry to maintain consistent process performance.
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize robotic dipping systems to improve quality and throughput.
• Analyze scrap, rework, and process performance data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Maintain process stability through equipment monitoring, parameter control, and optimization efforts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Data-driven problem solving

Heavy manufacturing environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Science, or related)

Job description

Country: United States of America

State / County: Connecticut

City: Groton

Division: Structurals

Company: Groton

Function: Engineering

Workplace Type: On-Site

Position type: Full Time

Opportunity ID: 23742

Purpose

As a Process Engineer, you will play a critical role in driving manufacturing performance within a fast-paced production environment. You will leverage engineering expertise, data analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

This role partners cross-functionally with operations, quality, and maintenance teams to solve complex process challenges, optimize slurry chemistry and shell processes, and lead initiatives that improve productivity and product performance.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance shell process quality using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Support daily production operations by troubleshooting process issues and implementing sustainable solutions
• Monitor, test, and control slurry chemistry to maintain consistent process performance
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize robotic dipping systems to improve quality and throughput
• Analyze scrap, rework, and process performance data to identify trends and drive improvements
• Maintain process stability through equipment monitoring, parameter control, and optimization efforts
• Support engineering change management, including review, documentation, validation, and implementation
• Participate in audits and quality investigations; implement and track corrective and preventive actions
• Evaluate product designs and equipment capabilities to ensure manufacturability within existing processes
• Lead and support capital projects and tooling initiatives to improve safety, quality, and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and quality standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, and maintenance teams to achieve plant goals
• Perform additional engineering and quality-related duties as assigned

Special Skills and Physical Requirements

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, data-driven problem solver with a proven track record of process improvement.
• Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing environment, including lifting materials up to 50 lbs.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to the Process Engineering Manager.

Education and Experience

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Science, or related field)
• Knowledge of investment casting technology, processes and manufacturing methods are preferred.

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.