Investing Process Engineer

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal • Clackamas, OR

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About The Position

The Investing Process Engineer will be responsible for understanding and improving the investing processes across all PCC Structurals casting plants. This includes hands-on involvement in process control, implementation of best practices, and driving cost-saving initiatives. The role will also focus on collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and communicating with various levels of operations, engineering, and management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in process improvement, engineering, or operations in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of the investing processes in structural casting.
• Experience with process control and driving cost-saving initiatives.
• Ability to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and projects.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience working with engineering, operations, and management teams.
• Proven track record of successful project management and R&D involvement.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support various plant operations.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree desired.
• Understanding of both aqueous and non-aqueous ceramic oxide slurry systems.
• Understanding of non-aqueous binder manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ceramic core making process.
• An understanding of high temperature metal-ceramic thermodynamics.
• Basic understanding of ceramic oxide raw material manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Gain in-depth knowledge of the investing processes across all Structurals casting plants.
• Lead and implement process improvement projects, coordinating necessary resources and ensuring measurable cost-saving results.
• Host regular sessions to share and review investing best practices among all plants.
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing process control within the core facility.
• Drive multiple projects including raw material qualification and system upgrades throughout the Structurals plants.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams and communicate effectively with all levels of operations, engineering, and management.
• Identify and support R&D initiatives, including source development, system upgrades, and new shell system implementation.
• Propose and lead additional projects in process improvement, engineering, and R&D.
• Travel to different plants and facilities as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees