Process Engineer

Precision Castparts; Minerva (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Minerva, OH is seeking a Process Engineer to develop processes, define controls, and institute variability reduction on the manufacturing floor.

You will perform daily audits, update procedures, analyze data, and run trials to improve yields and reduce scrap, while collaborating with multiple teams to implement cost-saving changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials or related field.
• Hands-on experience in airfoils investment casting preferred.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plan and Statistical Process Control (SPC).

Responsibilities

• Develop processes, define controls and reduce variance on manufacturing lines.
• Perform daily audits to ensure procedures are followed on the floor.
• Update area procedures for clarity and to reduce variation.
• Analyze data to identify and control process excursions.
• Improve processes to meet yields and budgets.
• Run engineering trials to evaluate improvements to processes, tools, equipment.
• Participate in cost reduction, continuous improvement and NPI teams.
• Interface with manufacturing, management, suppliers and customers for problem solving.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Process improvement

PFMEA

Control Plan

Process control

Multi-tasking

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials or related

Tools

Minitab

JMP

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 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

• 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.

Visit us at www.precast.com