Manufacturing Process Engineer - Heading

Precision Castparts

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Process Engineer - Heading, will be responsible for development, implementation, and continually improve our heading process for manufacture of aerospace fasteners from specialty materials such as Titanium Alloys, Stainless Steel, etc. This role will be a “hands-on” role & involves evaluating and refining heading process through process enhancements and driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize productivity and ensure consistent product quality in a high-performance manufacturing environment. Prior hands-on experience in operation & tool design of headers / bolt makers (national, Formax, Carlo-Salvi, etc.) is highly desirable.

Requirements

• Familiarity with setup & operation of multi-die cold headers and progressive tooling.
• Knowledge of metallurgy and its impact on cold heading processes.
• Hands-on experience with machine troubleshooting and setup optimization.
• Understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and process capability analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably in cold heading, cold forming, or precision metal forming.
• Strong understanding of cold heading equipment, tooling, and materials.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor) and manufacturing data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Hands on experience with setup & operation cold heading equipment (National, Formax, Carlo-Salvi, etc.) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize warm heading processes and tooling to improve production efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing operations and identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
• Develop and implement best practices for warm heading, including setup procedures, material selection, and quality control.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process-related quality and equipment issues.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, and Production teams to ensure smooth operation and continuous improvement.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) through tooling development, prototyping, and production readiness assessments.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including work instructions, process flows, and PFMEAs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.

Benefits

• Relocation is authorized for this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Primary Metal Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree