Position Summary:
The Product Engineer position is responsible for Product Engineering activities to support new product introduction, continuous improvement and manufacturing.
Essential Functions:
Develops processes, defines controls, and institutes effective scrap elimination efforts on assigned parts.
Maintain a high level of quality for product design.
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 evaluations/improves processes in order to maintain or improve upon budgeted yields.
Conduct dimensional probability studies.
Initiates, completes, 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.
Conceptual design of required tooling and coordination of detailed design and build with in house and outside tool
rooms.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
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.
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.
Proficiency in a major, industry standard 3D CAD software package
Working knowledge of Zero Defect Program: PFMEA, Control Plan, Process Control
Six sigma Certification preferred
Proven experience in Manufacturing Industry.
Experience & Education
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials or other related Engineering discipline.
Hands-on experience in the airfoils investment casting industry a plus