Dimensional Engineer - Deer Creek

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Milwaukie, OR

About The Position

The Dimensional Engineer provides engineering judgment and analysis for product and process design, development, and implementation. The role develops methods to improve production efficiency, reduce process variability, and ensure compliance with approved methods and quality standards. The engineer exercises independent judgment and has authority to stop the manufacturing process within the scope of their expertise. The role may supervise engineers or technicians on an ongoing basis or for assigned projects. The Dimensional Engineer participates in concurrent engineering with customers and supports dimensional development of castings, including analysis of tolerances, tools, waxes, and dimensional inspection results. The position also supports cost reduction, production and shipping goals, and annual cost savings projects totaling three times the employee’s salary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering.
Broad knowledge of mechanical, industrial, or materials science engineering, as well as investment casting technology.
Knowledge and demonstrated ability in engineering principles and disciplines, employed manufacturing processes, statistical analysis and data correlation, technical report and article preparation, and specification preparation.
Ability to define, plan, and complete major projects.
Ability to supervise or direct professionals with diverse expertise.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of relevant experience is preferred.
Experience using Computer Aided Design and statistical programs is preferred.
Excel, Solidview, Unigraphics, or Catia skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in the concurrent engineering process with customers.
Help correct engineering-related problems.
Work with customers to ensure dimensional tolerances are compatible with process capabilities.
Assist in preparing quotes.
Prepare dimensional development plans for castings, including trial pieces, fixture concepts, and straightening techniques.
Determine shrink factors and special information to be used in each tool.
Assist with reviewing tool concepts and providing information to tool vendors.
Review dimensional analyses of tools and waxes molded with those tools.
Review and analyze dimensional layouts and determine whether tools are acceptable.
Provide technique cards or input for technique cards.
Use dimensional inspection results and statistical analysis to identify areas requiring further dimensional development.
Develop written action plans documenting dimensional problems and plans to address them.
Work with the Product Engineer and computer database to determine costs of specific operations and pursue cost-reduction programs.
Support the Manufacturing organization in meeting specific shipping goals for each part number.
Supervise other engineers or technicians on assigned projects, as needed.
Identify and address safety considerations within the scope of job responsibilities.
Be responsible for annual cost savings projects totaling three times the employee’s salary.
Exercise authority to stop the manufacturing process within the scope of engineering expertise.