Materials EngineerCountryUnited 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 24971
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 or Materials Science
- 10+ years of engineering experience within manufacturing
- Hands-on experience in the airfoils investment casting industry a plus.
National Security and Export Controls:
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
