Bachelor's degree in Ceramics, Materials, Chemical, Metallurgical, or related Engineering discipline.
3-5 years of relevant experience preferred.
Hands-on experience in the airfoils investment casting industry is a plus.
Proven analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
Responsibilities
Formulate blend tickets for raw material mixing to meet specifications.
Initiate and interface with manufacturing, management, suppliers, and customers.
Review lab test results on incoming materials and react to abnormal readings.
Conduct daily audits to ensure adherence to procedures on the manufacturing floor.
Perform engineering trials to evaluate process improvements and new equipment.
Benefits
On-site work environment fostering collaboration.
Opportunities for continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
Engagement in new part introduction (NPI) teams.
Hands-on problem-solving and process evaluation responsibilities.
Full Job Description
Materials Engineer
Country
United States of America
State / County
North Carolina
City
Sanford
Division
Airfoils
Company
Ceramics - Sanford
Function
Engineering
Workplace Type
On-Site
Position type
Full Time
Opportunity ID
24496
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Material Process Engineer position is responsible for engineering activities to develop processes, define controls, and institute effective variability reduction efforts in material sourcing and processing areas.
Essential Functions: • Formulate blend tickets for mixing available raw constituents into a blended material that meets customer or internal specifications. • Initiate and interface with all levels of manufacturing, management, suppliers and customers. • Review lab test results on incoming material to ensure results are within spec and react/retest for abnormal readings. • Supply data to customer and obtain documented approval for temporary acceptance of deviant material. • Provide hands-on, floor level investigations and problem solving. • Perform daily audits to ensure procedures are being followed on the manufacturing floor. • Develop processes, define controls, and institute effective variability reduction efforts in material processing areas. • Update/revise area procedures to ensure clarity and reduce the opportunity for process variation. • Perform data analysis to identify and control process excursions. • Continuously evaluate/improve processes in order to maintain or improve upon budgeted yields and reduce scrap. • Perform engineering trials to evaluate improvements to processes, tools, and equipment. • Participates in cost reduction, continuous improvement and new part introduction (NPI) teams, as needed. • Lead activities to purchase, install and obtain customer approval for the use of new equipment. • Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills: • Proven analytical, problem solving, and process improvement ability. • Demonstrated ability to develop & execute action plans that will deliver results. • Working knowledge of a Zero Defect Program: PFMEA, Control Plan, Process control. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities. • The ability to handle high stress associated with high activity with tight deadlines. • Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills. • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Desired Skills: • Highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment. • Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. • Six sigma Certification preferred. • Familiarity with Minitab software. • Proven experience in Manufacturing Industry.
Experience & Education • Bachelor's degree in Ceramics, Materials, Chemical, Metallurgical or other related Engineering discipline. • 3-5 years' experience preferred. • Hands-on experience in the airfoils investment casting industry a plus.
Physical Demands
Physical Demands Not at All Infrequently Occasionally Frequently Continually
30x hr.
Squatting X
Bending X
Kneeling X
Reaching X
Twisting X
Sitting in a chair X
Stair Climbing X
Ladder Climbing X
Other climbing (type) X
Walking of rough surfaces X
Near moving machinery X
About Precision Castparts
Precision Castparts Corp. is a worldwide, diversified manufacturer of complex metal components and products. It serves the aerospace, power, and general industrial markets. PCC is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, and forged components used in jet aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines. The Company is also a leading producer of highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace and other general industrial markets, and supplies metal alloys and other materials to the casting and forging industries.
