Wax Process Optimization Engineer

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

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Oregon is seeking a Process Engineer to design, develop and implement production processes, methods and procedures to improve efficiency and reduce variability. You will analyze data, maintain process control and support Six Sigma cost-savings projects.

You will supervise engineers/technicians, review quality data, update control charts and work with Alloy Blending System (ABS) data after inputting specifications and raw materials to improve yields and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience improving production efficiency and reducing variability.
• Ability to design and implement process improvements.
• Experience with data analysis and quality data review.

Responsibilities

• 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 PCPs, SOPs and Purchase Specifications, as well as Audit Plans and Reports.
• Responsiveness in addressing issues.
• Process control as a key source of process information for troubleshooting.
• Reduce Variability and drive Continuous Improvement.
• Improve measurements and capability for raw materials and process yields using SPC/NEI methods.
• Improve use of SPC tools to improve process predictability.
• Conduct gauge repeatability and reproducibility studies.
• May supervise other engineers or technicians on assigned projects.
• Identify and address safety considerations.
• Responsible for annual cost savings projects totaling 3x salary.
• Data handling for raw materials (Alloy Service Center).
• Data collection/evaluation into Alloy Blending System (ABS).
• Contribute to cost savings projects through Six Sigma and RCA.

Skills

Process engineering

Quality data analysis

SPC

Six Sigma

Gage R&R

Data collection

Cost savings

Team supervision

Tools

Alloy Blending System (ABS)

Job description

Precision Castparts in Oregon is seeking a Process Engineer to design, develop and implement production processes, methods and procedures to improve efficiency and reduce variability. You will analyze data, maintain process control and support Six Sigma cost-savings projects.

You will supervise engineers/technicians, review quality data, update control charts and work with Alloy Blending System (ABS) data after inputting specifications and raw materials to improve yields and compliance.