Process Engineer

Precision Castparts; Douglas (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts seeks a Process Engineer to develop manufacturing processes, define controls, and institute variability reduction. You will perform data-driven analysis, run engineering trials, and support cost reduction and NPI initiatives across floor operations.

Responsibilities include audits, updating procedures, and collaborating with management, suppliers, and customers to improve yield and reduce scrap. Strong problem solving and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and execute action plans with measurable results.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plan, and process control concepts.
• Able to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes and controls; drive variability reduction in manufacturing areas.
• Perform daily audits to ensure procedures are followed on the floor.
• Update procedures to reduce process variation and improve clarity.
• Analyze data to identify process excursions and improvements.
• Lead trials to evaluate process/tool/equipment enhancements.
• Participate in cost reduction, continuous improvement and NPI teams.
• Drive ongoing process improvements to reduce scrap and waste.
• Collaborate with all levels of manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

PFMEA

Control Plan

Process control

Multi-tasking

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Metallurgical/Materials engineering

Airfoil investment casting experience a plus

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Position Summary
The Process Engineer position is responsible for engineering activities to develop processes, define controls, and institute effective variability reduction efforts in manufacturing areas.

Position Summary
The Process Engineer position is responsible for engineering activities to develop processes, define controls, and institute effective variability reduction efforts in manufacturing areas.

Essential Functions

• Develop processes, define controls, and institute effective variability reduction efforts in manufacturing 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 Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials or other related Engineering discipline.
• Hands-on experience in the airfoils investment casting industry a plus

Physical Demands

Not at All

Infrequently

Occasionally

Frequently

Continually

1%
1-33%
34-66%
67-100%
1-2x hr.
3-6x hr.
7-30 hr.
>30x hr.
Squatting

X
Bending

X
Kneeling

X
Reaching

X
Twisting

X
Sitting in a chair

X
Stair Climbing

X
Ladder Climbing

X
Other climbing (type)

X
Walking of rough surfaces

X
Near moving machinery

X
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.
Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship
Visit us at www.precast.com