Wax Process Control Engineer SSBO

Precision Castparts Corp.; Oregon; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Oregon is seeking an experienced engineer to lead design, development, and implementation of processes and procedures, focusing on reducing variability and improving production efficiency.

The role involves maintaining control charts, reviewing quality data, auditing specifications, and driving Six Sigma-driven cost savings across the organization. Candidates should be able to supervise others and address safety considerations in daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Keep Process in Control
• Maintenance
• Review and respond to department quality data daily, weekly, and quarterly
• Update and review control charts, limits, and process control cookbooks
• Audit and update PCP’s, SOP’s and Purchase Specifications, as well as Audit Plans and Reports
• Process control as a key source of process information for troubleshooting
• Reduce Variability (Continuous Improvement)
• Improve measurements and capability for raw materials, input variables, yields, and response variables using SPC and NEI methods
• Improve use and integration of SPC tools and techniques to improve process predictability
• Conduct gauge R&R studies to correct gauge error >30%
• May supervise other engineers/technicians on assigned projects
• Identify safety considerations within the scope of responsibilities
• Responsible for annual cost savings projects totaling 3x salary
• Responsible for data of raw materials (Alloy Service Center Responsibility)
• Review customer specifications before input into system
• Input of raw materials
• Track type and lot of raw materials adhering to chemistry, revert, and cost targets
• Perform data analysis as needed
• Responsible for cost savings projects through SIX Sigma
• Participate in the RCA process

Job description

Incumbent provides expert judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of products, processes, plans and procedures. Designs methods to improve efficiency in production, reduce process variability and assure compliance with approved 0methods and quality standards exercising discretion and independent judgment in the evaluation of possible courses of conduct and acting or making decisions after the various possibilities have been considered.

Essential Job Functions:

• Keep Process in Control
• Maintenance
• Review and respond to department quality data on a daily, weekly, and quarterly basis.
• Update and review control charts, control limits, and process control cookbooks.
• Audit and update PCP’s, SOP’s and Purchase Specifications, as well as Audit Plans and Reports.
• Process control is a key source of process information and process expertise for process and part troubleshooting. Immediate customer and quality excursions are a high priority.
• Reduce Variability (Continuous Improvement)
• Improve measurements and capability for raw materials, input variables, process yields, and response variable using SPC and NEI methods. Focus on key departments metrics such as scrap, rework, and process yield.
• Improve the use and integration of SPC tools and techniques to improve process predictability.
• Conduct gauge repeatability and reproducibility studies to correct gauge error greater than 30%.
• May supervise other engineers or technicians on assigned projects.
• Identify and address safety considerations within the scope of their job responsibilities.
• Responsible for annual cost savings projects totaling 3x the employee’s salary.
• Responsible for data of raw materials (Alloy Service Center Responsibility)
• Conduct review of customer specifications before input into system.
• Input of raw materials.
• Track type and lot of raw materials adhering to chemistry, revert, and cost targets.
• Performs data analysis as needed.
• Responsibility for cost savings projects through SIX Sigma.
• Participate in the RCA process.

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.

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.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.