Materials Engineer

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Sanford, NC

About The Position

The Materials Engineer develops processes, defines controls, and implements variability-reduction efforts in material sourcing and processing. The role formulates blend tickets to combine available raw constituents into materials that meet customer or internal specifications; reviews incoming-material lab results and responds to abnormal readings; and supplies data to customers to obtain documented approval for temporary acceptance of deviant material. The engineer performs hands-on investigations and problem solving on the manufacturing floor, audits compliance with procedures, analyzes data to identify and control process excursions, and updates procedures to improve clarity and reduce process variation. The position evaluates processes to maintain or improve budgeted yields and reduce scrap, conducts engineering trials involving processes, tools, and equipment, and contributes to cost-reduction, continuous-improvement, and new-part-introduction teams. It also leads purchasing, installation, and customer approval activities for new equipment. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Ceramics or Materials Science.
10+ years of engineering experience within manufacturing.
Proven analytical, problem-solving, and process-improvement ability.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute action plans that deliver results.
Working knowledge of a Zero Defect Program, including PFMEA, Control Plan, and process control.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and adapt to changing situations and priorities.
Ability to handle high stress associated with high activity and tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience in the airfoils investment casting industry.
Six Sigma certification.
Familiarity with Minitab software.
Proven experience in the manufacturing industry.
Highly organized and self-motivated, able to work independently and effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead programs or projects.

Responsibilities

Formulate blend tickets to combine available raw constituents into blended materials that meet customer or internal specifications.
Interface with manufacturing personnel at all levels, management, suppliers, and customers.
Review lab test results on incoming material, ensure results are within specification, and respond to abnormal readings by investigating or retesting.
Provide data to customers and obtain documented approval for temporary acceptance of deviant material.
Conduct hands-on, floor-level investigations and problem solving.
Perform daily audits to ensure manufacturing-floor procedures are followed.
Develop processes, define controls, and implement variability-reduction efforts in material processing.
Update and revise area procedures to improve clarity and reduce process variation.
Analyze data to identify and control process excursions.
Evaluate and improve processes to maintain or improve budgeted yields and reduce scrap.
Conduct engineering trials to evaluate improvements to processes, tools, and equipment.
Participate as needed in cost-reduction, continuous-improvement, and new-part-introduction teams.
Lead activities to purchase and install new equipment and obtain customer approval for its use.
Perform other duties as assigned.