Process Engineer - Lean Improvement on the Factory Floor

Precision Castparts; Douglas (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts seeks a Process Engineer to develop manufacturing processes, define controls, and institute variability reduction. You will perform data-driven analysis, run engineering trials, and support cost reduction and NPI initiatives across floor operations.

Responsibilities include audits, updating procedures, and collaborating with management, suppliers, and customers to improve yield and reduce scrap. Strong problem solving and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and execute action plans with measurable results.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plan, and process control concepts.
• Able to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes and controls; drive variability reduction in manufacturing areas.
• Perform daily audits to ensure procedures are followed on the floor.
• Update procedures to reduce process variation and improve clarity.
• Analyze data to identify process excursions and improvements.
• Lead trials to evaluate process/tool/equipment enhancements.
• Participate in cost reduction, continuous improvement and NPI teams.
• Drive ongoing process improvements to reduce scrap and waste.
• Collaborate with all levels of manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

PFMEA

Control Plan

Process control

Multi-tasking

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Metallurgical/Materials engineering

Airfoil investment casting experience a plus

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Precision Castparts seeks a Process Engineer to develop manufacturing processes, define controls, and institute variability reduction. You will perform data-driven analysis, run engineering trials, and support cost reduction and NPI initiatives across floor operations.

Responsibilities include audits, updating procedures, and collaborating with management, suppliers, and customers to improve yield and reduce scrap. Strong problem solving and leadership skills are essential.