Product Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for driving continuous improvement in the manufacturing process of investment vacuum cast
turbine components. Identify and implement cost, lead-time, and quality improvements of new product and
established product lines. Develop and improve from a dimensional aspect to ensure integrity exceeding
customer requirements. This position frequently directs machine operators in processes, including answering
questions, changing specifications, and approving methods to meet specifications and ensure the best product
possible. May be asked to interact with customers as needed.
JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to develop and implement operations for quality control systems, and production process application.
• Ability to analyze testing and inspection procedures and techniques to diagnose issues and implement solutions.
• Ability to use metrology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct for improving quality control practices.
• Good understanding of die and fixture design/modeling for production of investment patterns and finishing of components for equiax, directionally solidified, and single crystal castings.
• Ability to train and coach employees when needed on Improvement methods and systems.
• Disposition internal Discrepant Material Tags. Assist in the processing of MRB and other customer submittals.
• Respond quickly to technical & quality related questions from both employees & customers.
• Assist with technical related issues for shipment of products and assist in streamlining part processing.
• This includes schedule & lead-time, cost, outgoing quality.
• Statistically analyze and understand all casting-related dimensional data (internal and external geometries) into useful summary reports. Use data for continuous process improvements to maximize yields and cost reduction.
• Thorough understanding of how Coordinate Measuring Machines, ultrasonic, dimensional gages, and structured light 3-D scanners are used to acquire dimensional data from castings.
• Technical knowledge of process capabilities, gating, wax/metal shrink
• Knowledge of failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), advanced product quality planning items (APQP/PPAP)
• Candidate must be able to develop and execute aggressive timeline schedules.
• Check Daily MRB Review and Disposition, process as needed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors’ degree in an engineering/science field or equivalent education or experience
• 2-7 years of quality systems experience in manufacturing environment.
• 2-5 years of investment casting industry experience, preferably in an engineering capacity strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills involving statistical analysis tools.
• Candidate must have fundamental understanding of quality principles, systems, methods, tools, standards.
• Candidate must be organized, be able to work independently or as a team and understand team dynamics, interpersonal relationships and possess professional ethics.
• Candidate must have excellent communication skills to understand, respond to, and satisfy customer expectations. and satisfaction, training, improvement systems, Candidate must possess demonstrated communications skills (both technical writing and verbal).
• Candidate must demonstrate a sense of urgency for timeliness in developing robust casting processes acceptable to customer requirements.
• Computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project.
• Candidate must be able to read blueprints and possess a strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerances (GD&T).
• CAD experience is a must. Unigraphics® or Solidworks® experience a plus.
• DICUS Ballon Software experience a plus
• Good interaction skills within a manufacturing environment

United Employment Group, Inc. is a search and placement firm specializing in Concrete Products and Construction, Metals, Refrigeration, Engineering/Surveying and Plastic Industries.

Company Description

United Employment Group, Inc. is a search and placement firm specializing in Concrete Products and Construction, Metals, Refrigeration, Engineering/Surveying and Plastic Industries.