Process Engineer: Lean, Data-Driven Process Optimization

Precision Castparts; New London (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts seeks a Process Engineer to drive manufacturing performance in a fast-paced production environment. You will apply engineering expertise, data analysis, and continuous improvement to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role collaborates with operations, quality, and maintenance to tackle complex process challenges and optimize slurry chemistry and shell processes. The position involves leading improvements, analyzing data trends, and supporting changes to ensure

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Science, or related field).
• Knowledge of investment casting technology, processes and manufacturing methods are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance shell process quality using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Support daily production operations by troubleshooting process issues and implementing sustainable solutions
• Monitor, test, and control slurry chemistry to maintain consistent process performance
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize robotic dipping systems to improve quality and throughput
• Analyze scrap, rework, and process performance data to identify trends and drive improvements
• Maintain process stability through equipment monitoring, parameter control, and optimization efforts
• Support engineering change management, including review, documentation, validation, and implementation
• Participate in audits and quality investigations; implement and track corrective and preventive actions
• Evaluate product designs and equipment capabilities to ensure manufacturability within existing processes
• Lead and support capital projects and tooling initiatives to improve safety, quality, and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and quality standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, and maintenance teams to achieve plant goals
• Perform additional engineering and quality-related duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Science, or related field)

Job description

Precision Castparts seeks a Process Engineer to drive manufacturing performance in a fast-paced production environment. You will apply engineering expertise, data analysis, and continuous improvement to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role collaborates with operations, quality, and maintenance to tackle complex process challenges and optimize slurry chemistry and shell processes. The position involves leading improvements, analyzing data trends, and supporting changes to ensure