Production Engineer

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. This position will interface with other departments as well as customer representatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Will have a fundamental understanding of quality philosophies, principles, systems, methods, tools, standards, organizational and team dynamics, customer expectations and satisfaction, training, interpersonal relationships, improvement systems, and professional ethics.
2. Review of customer purchase orders, drawings and specifications, both customer and industry, to establish requirements and implement in manufacturing.
3. 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.
4. Assist in the generation of product and process related work instructions as it relates to specification & blue print requirements. Define/update casting inspection plans.
5. Disposition internal Discrepant Material Tags. Assist in the processing of MRB and other customer submittals.
6. Answer technical & quality related questions from both employees & customers for pre- and post- delivery support.
7. 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.
8. Participate in Quality System and Process audits; both internal and externally driven.
9. 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.
10. Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Intermediate & Basic KSAs in the following areas:

• 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

Advanced KSAs in the following areas (Preferred)

• Ability to distill technical requirements from customer specs, PO&39;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)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.

Casting Experience strongly preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.