Product Engineer

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Wickliffe, OH

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About The Position

The Product Engineer will be responsible for developing processes, defining controls, and implementing effective scrap elimination efforts on assigned parts. This role involves writing and updating engineering instructions, managing product release schedules, and controlling development and part costs. The engineer will also identify and implement cost reduction opportunities, continuously improve processes to maintain or enhance budgeted yields, and conduct dimensional probability studies. Key activities include initiating and completing product qualifications, developing and implementing part-specific procedures, and utilizing statistical analysis for yield and dimensional elements of the casting process. Additionally, the role requires developing conceptual designs for tooling and coordinating detailed design and build instructions with internal and external tool rooms. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials or other related Engineering discipline.
Hands-on experience in the airfoils investment casting industry a plus
Proven analytical, problem solving, and process improvement ability
Working knowledge of process control methods
Demonstrated ability to develop & execute action plans that will deliver results
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects
Proficiency in a major, industry standard 3D CAD software package
Working knowledge of Zero-Defect Program: PFMEA, Control Plan, Process Control
Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident (green card holder)

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Certification a plus

Responsibilities

Develop processes, define controls, and institute effective scrap elimination efforts on assigned parts.
Write, issue, and continually update Engineering instructions.
Manage activities to stay on schedule for product release, while maintaining budgeted development and part costs.
Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities.
Continuously evaluate/improve processes that maintain or improve upon budgeted yields.
Conduct dimensional probability studies.
Initiate, complete, and submit product qualifications.
Develop and implement part specific procedures.
Use statistical and graphical analysis techniques to disposition yield and dimensional elements of the casting process.
Develop conceptual designs of required tooling and coordinate detailed design and build instructions with in house and outside tool rooms.
Other duties as assigned.