Technical Process Engineer

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. seeks a Technical Process Engineer in Muskegon, MI to monitor, troubleshoot, and improve melting and manufacturing processes including VIM, AOD, and continuous casting.

You will analyze trends, write work instructions, investigate lab results, and drive improvements across equipment, materials, and utilities. The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering and 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, with familiarity in liquid metal processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years' experience manufacturing engineering preferred.
• Experience in liquid metal processing (VIM, AOD, Casting, etc.) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze process control trends.
• Write procedures and manufacturing work instructions.
• Investigate unexpected lab results.
• Conduct studies, analyze data, evaluate operations, and improve utilization of equipment, personnel, materials, and utilities.
• Review yield and productivity data, identify and investigate outliers.
• Lead cost reduction, interference management and labor productivity improvement efforts.
• Develop and establish best manufacturing practices and processes and assure their implementation.
• Evaluate equipment, operational sequences, and material flows to determine job functions and opportunities for automation.
• Lead activities to improve data collection methods and update standards to model workload capacities.
• Collaborate with outside suppliers, service providers, vendors, and equipment manufacturers as needed.
• Assist in maintaining and developing state-of-the-art manufacturing technology.
• Prepare reports, communicate findings, and provide operator training.
• Manage assigned projects with timely completion.
• Provide technical support across the organization.
• Facilitate root cause corrective action investigations and implement items.
• Support capital equipment scoping, design review and implementation.
• Pursue professional growth through seminars, courses, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

multitasking

Clear data presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

5+ years manufacturing engineering experience

Experience with VIM/AOD/casting

Tools

None

Job description

Country: United States of America

State / County: Michigan

City: Muskegon

Division: Metals

Company: Cannon Muskegon

Function: Engineering

Workplace Type: On-Site

Position type: Full Time

Opportunity ID: 23233

Job Description

Technical Process Engineer Summary

The Technical Process Engineer is responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and improving processes directly related to the melting and manufacturing process. These technical processes include Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM), Argon Oxygen Decarburization (AOD), and continuous casting.

Technical Process Engineer Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze process control trends.
• Write procedures and manufacturing work instructions.
• Investigate unexpected lab results.
• Conduct studies, analyze data, evaluate operations, and provide recommendations for improving utilization of equipment, personnel, materials, and utilities.
• Review yield and productivity data, identifying and investigating outliers.
• Play an active role in cost reduction, interference management and labor productivity improvement efforts.
• Develop and establish best manufacturing practices and processes and assure their effective implementation.
• Evaluate equipment, operational sequences, and material flows to determine employee job functions and identify opportunities for automation.
• Lead activities to improve data collection methods and updating of standards to accurately model workload capacities.
• Work with and evaluate outside suppliers, service providers, vendors, and equipment manufacturers, as needed, to support projects and continuous improvement activities.
• Assist in maintaining and developing state-of-the-art manufacturing technology to support the company's strategic objectives.
• Prepare reports, make presentations to communicate information, and provide operator training as required.
• Manage assigned projects assuring timely completion in accordance with established parameters.
• Work with all levels of the organization as technical support to assist in various assigned projects.
• Facilitate root cause corrective action investigations and implement action items as appropriate.
• Support capital equipment scoping, design review and implementation.
• Maintain a program of professional growth through selected seminars, courses, trade magazines, books, journals, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Process Engineer Education and experience - Required

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related degree required .
• 5+ years' experience manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• Experience in liquid metal processing (VIM, AOD, Casting, etc.) is desirable.

Technical Process Engineer Skills/Competencies

• Strong Project Management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Presents information, data and conclusions in a clear, concise manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Office:

Must be able to frequently remain in a stationary position. Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Occasionally required to perform work in a manufacturing setting, occasional exposure to high noise level and heat.

Operations:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk or sit; regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
• Proof of US citizenship, nationality, and/or permanent resident status in order to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations.

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.

Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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.