Position Summary
As a Process Control Engineer you will be part of a dynamic technical team driving manufacturing efficiency and productivity in a plant environment. You will learn to apply Engineering principles to technical projects while researching and finding innovative and cost-effective means to improve safety, quality, and delivery.
Our Benefits
* Quarterly cash bonus based on company performance
* 401(k) and 401(k) matching
* 10 paid holidays
* Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
* Life, Long Term, and Short Term Disability Insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Tuition reimbursement
* Health Club Reimbursement program
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Primary Duties include planning, developing, evaluating, and conducting current state analysis and leading the implementation of technical projects towards future state objectives.
Problem Solving
* You will be responsible to research, select and implement solutions to a variety of problems using logical and analytical engineering techniques.
Communication
* You will collaborate and communicate with various levels of the organization including production employees, supervisors, peers and subject matter experts.
* You will have the opportunity to present internal presentation and reports complex in nature to various members of leadership.
* You will participate and represent PCC on vendors and customer communications.
Leadership & Teamwork
* You will lead small groups and be a resource for the manufacturing workforce.
* You will be responsible for managing your project budgets and keeping your projects on track.
Autonomy
* You will receive general guidance on project work. You will have many tools, resources and experienced engineers to guide you and help you achieve your project objectives.
Job Functions
* Improve the safety of the plant
* Responsible for setting the specification for the processing of parts through their area of focus
* Become a subject matter expert for their area of responsibility
* Learn JMP
* Track department metrics and develop plans/execute plans to improve these metrics
* Use statistical process control to monitor the performance of the area and react to out of control conditions
* Reduce scrap and rework caused by their area of focus
* Work with Manufacturing Engineering to improve equipment functionality and implement new equipment
* Interface smoothly with other departments to develop joint plans for resolving parts problems.
* Work directly with multiple teams to successfully achieve varied goals.
* Perform audits to evaluate the conformance of the operations team to procedures and develop containment plans
* Run experiments to reduce process variability and reduce manufacturing costs
* Work closely with and favorably represent PCC with customers and suppliers.
* Maintain project plans and meet project deadlines
* Logical and analytical approach to problem solving
* Develop and maintain Process Maps, PFEMA's, and control plans
* Develop and maintain Process Control Procedures
Experience & Education
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technical Science field (preferred)
* 3-5 years of experience in engineering related work
* Experience with data analysis and statistical process control
* Experience writing technical processing requirements for manufacturing or equivalent
* General knowledge of materials science engineering, manufacturing processes and investment casting technology
* Manufacturing experience
Required Skills
* Knowledge and demonstrated ability in engineering principles and disciplines
* Excellent communication skills verbal and written
* Demonstrated ability to communicate with various levels of the organization
* Demonstrated high degree of objectivity and integrity in the evaluation of people and problems
* Demonstrated ownership of an area and while partnering with other stakeholders
* Experience with data collection and analysis using at least excel
Desired Skills
* Foundry/Casting Process development or Process Control ownership
* Excel, JMP, Minitab, Webfocus and/or Statistica
* PFMEA, Control Plan, process mapping
* Python, VBA, Ignition and/or PLC programing
* Dashboarding and Statistical Process Control implementation and sustainment
* Investment casting experience
* Metallurgy knowledge
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