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
