Process Engineer

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Minerva (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Process Engineer to develop manufacturing processes and controls, perform data-driven analysis, and lead variability-reduction initiatives on the shop floor. You will audit procedures, revise area work instructions, and drive improvements across tools and equipment through controlled engineering trials.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with management, suppliers, and customers to sustain yields, reduce scrap, and meet production targets.

Qualifications

• Proven analytical, problem solving, and process improvement ability.
• Develop & execute action plans that will deliver results.
• Working knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plan, Process control.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and adapt to changing situations and priorities.
• Handle high stress with tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 to maintain or improve yields.
• Perform engineering trials to evaluate improvements to processes, tools, and equipment.
• Participates in cost reduction, continuous improvement and NPI teams as needed.
• Drive process and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Process improvement

PFMEA

Control plans

Multi-tasking

Written & verbal comms

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Metallurgical/Materials or related

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

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

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.

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.