Production Engineer - Aerospace Castings

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Redmond, OR

15h•Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL SUMMARY: This position drives continuous improvement of the production manufacturing process by identifying and implementing cost, lead-time, quality, and/or safety improvements through proper development of new products and established production castings. This position includes, but is not limited to, the ability for development and operation of quality control systems, application and analysis of testing and inspection procedures, the ability to use metrology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality control practices, and familiarity with quality cost concepts and techniques. PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS: Sets the standard for working safely and following all safety policies, leading by example. Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods with a focus on safety, quality, throughput, and cost-efficiency. Apply statistical methods to identify performance improvement opportunities based on forecasted production needs. Lead and execute short and long-term projects focused on productivity gains, cost reduction, and new technology implementation. Review of customer purchase orders, drawings and specifications, both customer and industry, to establish requirements and implement in manufacturing. Manage customer change order projects; this includes new product introductions as well as changes to production castings. This includes analysis for dimensional capability, recommendations to customers on dimensional tolerancing to improve capability, and manage wax injection die tool & other fixtures new construction or rework plans, and submission of first article & fixed process documents to customers. Assist in the generation of product and process related work instructions as it relates to specification & blue print requirements. Define/update casting inspection plans. Disposition internal Discrepant Material Tags. Assist in the processing of MRB and other customer submittals. Answer technical & quality related questions from both employees & customers for pre- and post- delivery support. Coordinate technical related issues for shipment of product and assist in streamlining part processing. This includes schedule & lead-time, cost, outgoing quality, and safety improvement projects. Participate in Quality System and Process audits; both internal and externally driven. Assist departments with development and implementation of appropriate corrective action plans to improve overall results. Responsibilities include promoting, teaching and presenting quality as a means for system/process improvement and efficiency. Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Ability to effectively interface with internal customers and outside vendors
Ability to develop plans for process / system improvements
Knowledge of basic statistics and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5)
Knowledge of drafting and blueprint reading
Technical knowledge of investment casting and back-end processes
Ability to develop presentations and communicate to large groups
Ability to effectively interface with back-end manufacturing, wax assembly operators, wax molding operators
Basic understanding of audit process including types of audits, reporting results, and follow-up
Basic knowledge of reliability, maintainability, and risk management, including assessment tools, and reporting
Knowledge of Quality System specifications and various customer/industry specifications
Demonstrated computer skills to include Excel, Access, and Word
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Strong organizational/planning skills, mathematical (statistical) skills, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work with limited supervision, complete tasks within required time frames and manage multiple priorities
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent education and experience required.
Two to seven years quality systems experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
Ability to stand/walk within the manufacturing facility.
Ability to communicate, write, type, use and operate office equipment.
Ability to exert up to 35 pounds of force to move objects.
Ability to work in conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and varying temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Ability to distill technical requirements from customer specs, PO's, and drawings, and determine if the process is capable
Technical knowledge of process capabilities, gating, wax/metal shrink and metallurgical properties of Titanium
Fundamental understating of a quality system and its development, documentation, implementation of domestic and international standards or requirements
Able to develop and implement quality programs, including tracking, analyzing, reporting and problem solving
Thorough understanding of problem solving and quality improvement tools and techniques. This includes knowledge of planning tools, quality tools, preventative and corrective actions, and how to overcome barriers to quality improvements
Can acquire and analyze data using appropriate standard quantitative methods across a spectrum of business environments to facilitate process analysis and improvements
Knowledge of failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), advanced product quality planning items (APQP/UPPAP/PPAP)

Responsibilities

Drive continuous improvement of the production manufacturing process
Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods
Apply statistical methods to identify performance improvement opportunities
Lead and execute short and long-term projects
Review customer purchase orders, drawings and specifications
Manage customer change order projects
Assist in the generation of product and process related work instructions
Define/update casting inspection plans
Disposition internal Discrepant Material Tags
Assist in the processing of MRB and other customer submittals
Answer technical & quality related questions from both employees & customers
Coordinate technical related issues for shipment of product and assist in streamlining part processing
Participate in Quality System and Process audits
Assist departments with development and implementation of appropriate corrective action plans
Promote, teach and present quality as a means for system/process improvement and efficiency
Perform other related duties as assigned