Process Engineer

United States of America
West Virginia
Ravenswood
Metals
Ravenswood
Engineering
On-Site
Full Time

  


8149

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Summary

This position will act as an agent of change for TIMET and will execute the following: Implement process improvements (internal and external) to meet TIMET safety, production, cost improvement and environmental goals.  Projects will require a cost justification, project plans and timely focused project execution resulting in measurable, sustained business improvements.   At all times conduct business in a safe, ethical and professional manner.

 

Essential Functions

Internally and externally identify, design, test and implement process improvements to meet TIMET production, safety, cost improvement and environmental goals.

Provide Technical Support for Operations, Safety, Quality and Environmental Departments.

Determine process capabilities for the various pieces of production equipment in the Facility.

Identify the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for the processes and the application of SPC to monitor those characteristics.

Plan and Lead Continuous Improvement Teams

Support TIMET Black Belts on Improvement Projects as required

Identify improvements in equipment, processes or inspection technologies necessary to assure satisfactory process capability and achieve cost improvements.

Prepare Process Scopes for significant process changes and participate in CEP implementation teams.

Select and recommend equipment.

Work with Finance to justify and track projects.  Develop cost justifications for improvement projects and corrective actions.

Assist in the development and implementation of operational department training material.

Assist in managing mill experiments and corrective actions.

Manage cost and time constraints on projects.

Assist in developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for the various TIMET operating departments.

Prepare flow diagrams and charts.

Prepare forms, documents, prints and reports for MOC activities.

Provide support for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relationships.

Provide technical support and troubleshooting for equipment failures and loss of production.  Assist maintenance and provide technical guidance required to return equipment to operation as to minimize downtime and lost production.

Responsible for analyzing production quality and delay data for establishing and documenting or modifying operating and maintenance tasks.  Generate continuous improvement projects based on production data.

Prepare and review equipment failure/root cause analysis reports and determine/evaluate corrective action items and the impact of corrective action items to the preventive maintenance programs.

Perform other related duties as assigned

 

Additional Responsibilities

Work with other TIMET locations on process improvement initiatives as required.

Utilize Access databases and Excel Worksheets as required.

Utilize SAP to obtain information to support improvement initiatives.

Attend training classes and seminars to learn improvement methodologies and to enhance technical skills.

 

 

Qualifications

Competencies

Extensive knowledge and training in Process Improvement methodology

Strong Project Management skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to provide leadership

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, or Industrial Engineer (an equivalent amount of relevant work experience may also be considered).

Computer Proficiency, MS Office preferred.

Experience with forging and rolling of metal a plus

Experience with SAP a plus

Three to Five years metals experience

Special Skills

Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to motivate others and achieve results.

Ability to influence and gain commitment at all levels of the organization.

Ability to leverage best practices across the organization.

Goal oriented, data driven, with a strong sense of urgency.

Project Management experience and the ability to successfully close out time dependent programs.

Commitment to “Supply Chain” Improvement and Customer Focus

Strong facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.

Experience in Primary Metals Finishing Operations, Maintenance or Engineering (flatroll and forged products)

The ability to organize and manage multiple projects.

Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.

Desire to spend considerable amount of time working on shop floor with operators.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

SPC and Six Sigma Experience.

A comprehensive level of computer literacy in order to handle the high demand for technical authoring, procedural documentation, reporting and analysis.

Strong quantitative and analytical skills.

Flexible/adaptable; able to work with diverse groups of people and in many different situations.

High performance teams and a strong team player.

Commitment to company values.

Change management.

Additional Notes

Proof of US citizenship, nationality, and/or permanent resident status in order to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations.

 

Physical Dimensions

Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work in an industrial surrounding.

Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office and industrial plants

 

Relocation is authorized for this position.

This requisition is closed to applications.