Precision Castparts

Process Engineer - Foundry

Precision Castparts • $80K — $100K *
Groton, CT 06340In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Materials Science required.
  • 3-5 years of related experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of statistical process control.
  • Familiarity with investment casting technology is a plus.
  • Exposure to Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering leadership to maintain process control and quality.
  • Analyze and improve manufacturing processes using lean and six sigma methodologies.
  • Monitor and control equipment to enhance production.
  • Support production goals by working closely with manufacturing personnel.
  • Investigate and resolve casting defects such as porosity and shrinkage.
  • Analyze product specifications to determine manufacturability with existing methods.
  • Manage the specification and execution of capital acquisitions to drive technological improvement.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance is provided for this position.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Engagement in a dynamic team environment.
  • Stable full-time employment in a heavy manufacturing setting.
Full Job Description
Process Engineer - Foundry

Country

United States of America

State / County

Connecticut

City

Groton

Division

Structurals

Company

Groton

Function

Engineering

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

21541

Job Description

PURPOSE:

As a Process Engineer you will be part of a dynamic technical team driving manufacturing efficiency and productivity in a plant environment. You will apply Engineering principles to technical projects while researching and finding innovative and cost-effective means to improve safety, quality, and delivery.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Provides engineering leadership in efforts to maintain process control and improve quality
  • Analyzes manufacturing processes to identify and execute improvements utilizing lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies
  • Monitor and control equipment to improve production
  • Supports production to ensure attainment of business goals, working directly with manufacturing personnel to ensure consistent process operations
  • Investigate and resolve casting defects (e.g., porosity, inclusions, runouts, shrinkage)
  • Analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods
  • Manages specification, selection and execution of major capital and tooling acquisitions in order to drive technology improvements that positively impact Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Inventory.
  • Ensures all work is in compliance with environmental, health and safety standards, industry specifications, customer requirements, company standards and related specifications


SPECIAL SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Exposure to Lean and Six Sigma Tools, at minimum a willingness to learn and apply the tools.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Effective communication skills communication: Listening, Verbal and Written.
  • Understanding of material engineering
  • Self-motivated, data-driven problem solver with a proven track record of process improvement.
  • Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing environment, including lifting materials up to 50 lbs.


REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
  • Reports directly to the Process Engineering Manager.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Materials Science preferred.
  • Knowledge of investment casting technology, processes and manufacturing methods are preferable.
  • 3-5 years related experience preferred
  • Strong statistical process control knowledge


Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.

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.

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.
Learn more about Precision Castparts
Size
29,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1949
* Ladders Estimates

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