Process Engineer

Precision Castparts Corp.; Minerva (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Process Engineer to develop processes, controls, and variability reduction across manufacturing areas. The role involves daily floor audits, updating procedures for clarity, and analyzing data to control process excursions.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Mechanical/Metallurgical/Materials and hands-on experience in airfoil investment casting. Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plan, and process control is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials or equivalent experience is required.
• Hands-on experience in the airfoils investment casting industry is a plus.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plan and Process control is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes, define controls, and institute variability reduction in manufacturing.
• Perform daily audits to ensure procedures are followed on the floor.
• Update procedures to reduce variation and improve clarity.
• Analyze data to identify and control process excursions.
• Continuously improve processes to maintain yields and reduce scrap.
• Conduct engineering trials to evaluate improvements to processes, tools, and equipment.
• Participate in cost reduction, continuous improvement and NPI teams.
• Lead process and improvement initiatives across manufacturing.
• Interface with all levels of manufacturing, suppliers and customers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Process improvement

PFMEA & Control Plan

Multitasking

Stress tolerance

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Quality focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Job description

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 and JMP software
• Proven experience in Manufacturing Industry.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials or other equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience in the airfoils investment casting industry a plus

Physical Demands

• Infrequently
• Occasionally
• Frequently
• Continually
• 1%
• 1-33%
• 34-66%
• 67-100%
• 1-2x hr.
• 3-6x hr.
• 7-30 hr.
• >30x hr.
• X
• X
• Kneeling
• X
• Reaching
• X
• Twisting
• X
• Sitting in a chair
• X
• 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.

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.

Visit us at www.precast.com

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.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.