Process Engineer

Position Summary

The Process Engineer position is responsible for engineering activities to develop processes, define controls, and institute effective variability reduction efforts in manufacturing areas.

• Develop processes, define controls, and institute effective variability reduction efforts in manufacturing areas
• Perform daily audits to ensure procedures are being followed on the manufacturing floor
• Update/revise area procedures to ensure clarity and reduce the opportunity for process variation
• Perform data analysis to identify and control process excursions
• Continuously evaluations/improves processes in order to maintain or improve upon budgeted yields.
• 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
• Drive process and improvement initiatives
• Continuously improves processes to reduce scrap
• Initiate and interface with all levels of manufacturing, management, suppliers and customers.
• Provide hands on, floor level investigations and problem solving
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials or other related Engineering discipline.
• Hands-on experience in the airfoils investment casting industry a plus