Position Summary
As the Heat Treat Process Control Engineer you will be part of a dynamic technical team driving NADCAP and customer compliance, manufacturing efficiency, and productivity in a plant environment. You will learn to apply Engineering principles to technical projects while researching and finding innovative and cost-effective means to improve safety, quality, and delivery.
Our Benefits:
Quarterly cash bonus based on company performance
401(k) and 401(k) matching
10 paid holidays
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life, Long Term, and Short Term Disability Insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Health Club Reimbursement program
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Primary Duties include planning, developing, evaluating, and conducting current state analysis and leading the implementation of technical projects towards future state objectives.
Problem Solving
You will be responsible to research, select and implement solutions to a variety of problems using logical and analytical engineering techniques.
Communication
You will collaborate and communication with various levels of the organization including production employees, supervisors, peers and subject matter experts.
You will have the opportunity to present internal presentation and reports complex in nature to various members of leadership.
You will participate and represent PCC on vendors and customer communications.
Leadership & Teamwork
You will lead small groups and be a resource for the manufacturing workforce.
You will be responsible for managing your project budgets and keeping your projects on track.
Autonomy
You will receive general guidance on project work. You will have many tools, resources and experienced engineers to guide you and help you achieve your project objectives.
Job Functions
Improve the safety of the plant
Responsible for setting the specification for the processing of parts through their area of focus
Become a subject matter expert for their area of responsibility
Learn JMP and Statistica
Track department metrics and develop plans/execute plans to improve these metrics
Use statistical process control to monitor the performance of the area and react to out of control conditions
Reduce scrap and rework caused by their area of focus
Work with Manufacturing Engineering to improve equipment functionality and implement new equipment
Interface smoothly with other departments to develop joint plans for resolving parts problems.
Work directly with multiple teams to successfully achieve varied goals.
Perform audits to evaluate the conformance of the operations team to procedures and develop containment plans
Run experiments to reduce process variability and reduce manufacturing costs
Work closely with and favorably represent PCC with customers and suppliers.
Maintain project plans and meet project deadlines
Logical and analytical approach to problem solving
Develop and maintain Process Maps, PFEMA’s, and control plans
Develop and maintain Process Control Procedures
Experience & Education
Bachelor’s degree Materials Science/Engineering field (preferred)
3-5 years of experience in engineering related work
Experience with data analysis and statistical process control
Experience writing technical processing requirements for manufacturing or equivalent
General knowledge of materials science engineering, manufacturing processes and investment casting technology
Manufacturing experience
Required Skills:
Knowledge and demonstrated ability in engineering principles and disciplines
Excellent communication skills verbal and written
Demonstrated ability to communicate with various levels of the organization
Demonstrated high degree of objectivity and integrity in the evaluation of people and problems
Demonstrated ownership of an area and while partnering with other stakeholders
Experience with data collection and analysis using excel
Desired Skills:
Process development or Process Control of Heat Treatment of metal parts
Participating in and/or leading technical audits
Excel, JMP, Minitab, Webfocus and/or Statistica
PFMEA, Control Plan, process mapping
Python, VBA, Ignition and/or PLC programing
Dashboarding and Statistical Process Control implementation and sustainment
Investment casting experience