Materials Engineer

Position Summary:

The Material Process Engineer position is responsible for engineering activities to develop processes define controls and institute effective variability reduction efforts in material sourcing and processing areas.

Essential Functions:

• Develop processes define controls and institute effective variability reduction efforts in material processing areas
• Perform daily audits to ensure procedures are being followed on the manufacturing floor
• Update/revise area procedures to ensure clarity and reduce the opportunity for process variation
• Perform data analysis to identify and control process excursions
• Continuously evaluations/improves processes in order to maintain or improve upon budgeted yields.
• Perform engineering trials to evaluate improvements to processes tools and equipment
• Participates in cost reduction continuous improvement and new part introduction (NPI) teams as needed
• Drive process and improvement initiatives
• Continuously improves processes to reduce scrap
• Initiate and interface with all levels of manufacturing management suppliers and customers.
• Provide hands on floor level investigations and problem solving
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Proven analytical problem solving and process improvement ability
• Demonstrated ability to develop & execute action plans that will deliver results
• Working knowledge of a Zero Defect Program: PFMEA Control Plan Process control
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.
• The ability to handle high stress associated with high activity with tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Desired Skills:

• Highly organized self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Six sigma Certification preferred
• Familiarity with Minitab software
• Proven experience in Manufacturing Industry.

Experience & Education

• Bachelors degree in Ceramics Materials Chemical Metallurgical or other related Engineering discipline.
• 3-5 years experience preferred
• Hands-on experience in the airfoils investment casting industry a plus