Product Engineer - Titanium Aerospace Manufacturing Primary Purpose: This position is a key member of the Engineering team, working closely with Sales/Customer Service & Quality team members to assist with customer questions regarding technical specifications of our products. This position will also provide technical support to the Operations team throughout the manufacturing process in our foundry. Product Engineers are responsible for driving the New Product Introduction process, continuous improvement, and working directly with our key customers.
Duties and Responsibilities: - Be accountable for working safely by following all safety rules and safe work practices.
- Participate in and lead safety improvement activities.
- Own and achieve scrap, rework and profitability targets for assigned part programs.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, cycle time improvements, and productivity gains.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing team and troubleshoot casting quality issues.
- Collaborate with manufacturing team to develop and implement rework or containment plans when nonconformances occur.
- Develop and maintain dimensional inspection plans to verify compliance with customer requirements.
- Perform statistical analysis studies and work with customers to align customer drawing requirements with internal capability.
- Plan and execute designed experiments (DOE) and technical trials to improve process capability.
- Design and optimize gating systems and riser configurations to ensure sound castings and robust manufacturing processes.
- Lead and facilitate cross-functional improvement teams focused on root cause problem solving.
- Interface directly with customers to support technical reviews, product changes, and improvement initiatives.
- Support new product introduction activities including process development, tooling and fixture design, and qualification trials.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications and Experience: - Bachelor's degree in engineering, material science or manufacturing technology
- 2-3 years previous experience in a Product Engineering or Engineering Technician role, preferable Investment Castings.
- Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, CAD Software.
- Understanding of statistical evaluation, data analysis and experimentation techniques.
- Excellent written, verbal, & presentation communications skills
- Ability to work effectively throughout all levels of the organization, including directly with our customers
- Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively between coworkers, supervisors, and management team
Working Conditions: - Office within manufacturing facility
- Physical Demands: Sitting for long periods of time, able to lift up to 10lbs, extended periods of time using a computer screen.
Schedule: - Day Shift - Monday-Friday
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
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