Process Engineer

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) is seeking a Process Engineer in Mentor, Ohio. The role focuses on developing and improving manufacturing processes, where responsibilities include defining controls, conducting audits, and leading improvement initiatives. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline is required along with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

The position involves collaboration with multiple stakeholders to enhance efficiency and maintain production standards. Candidates should be adaptable and possess excellent communication skills. This role is subject to U.S. export control laws and requires U.S. person status.

Qualifications

• Proven analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrated ability to execute action plans effectively.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes and define controls in manufacturing.
• Perform daily audits to ensure procedures compliance.
• Analyze data to identify and control process variations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Process improvement

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Adaptability

Multi-tasking ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials Engineering

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.

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 evaluate/improve processes in order to maintain or improve upon budgeted yields.
• Perform engineering trials to evaluate improvements to processes, tools, and equipment
• Participate in cost reduction, continuous improvement and new part introduction (NPI) teams, as needed
• Drive process and improvement initiatives
• Continuously improve 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

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.