Wax Process Control Engineer — Yield, Variability & Six Sigma

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

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.