Process Engineering Manager

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:
Lead, facilitate, and execute continuous improvement projects using a variety of Process Engineering Skills including Six Sigma, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, (5S/Visual Factory, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Events) and FMEA.  Projects require a cost justification; project plans and timely focused project execution resulting in measurable, sustained business improvements. Provides overall management of the Process Engineering group.  Process Engineering provides technical direction for the site. This shall include monitoring yield and cost data and providing process route continuous improvement services to the three manufacturing departments within Ravenswood.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Plan and Lead Process Engineering and Continuous Improvement initiatives throughout the plant.
Lead Plant Steering Team in their Process Improvement Deployment
Plan and Lead Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing initiatives, FMEA teams, Kaizan teams, events, initiatives and workshops
Develop Methods and Processes to improve all plant operations 
Prepare or take a leadership position on cost studies and justifications for all proposed changes or additions to production    
 Assist with the MOC & SOP Processes
Support other TIMET Black Belts on Improvement Projects as required.
Work with Customers on Continuous Improvement Initiatives as required.
Coordinate and Lead Inter-Plant Lean Audits
Coordinate SPC activities throughout the plant.
Work with the management team and plant manager to identify Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for the processes.
Be a resource and/or train plant personnel in the Continuous Improvements methodologies.
Work with Finance to track projects.
Conduct Laboratory and / or Pilot Plant Testing as needed to provide data for design and costs purposes
Work Directly with Production and Maintenance Personnel to Control Production Process Systems
Develop cost justifications for improvement projects and corrective actions
Be a resource for the Plant Information System team.
Determine and install appropriate performance metrics that will promote long-term continuous improvement programs consistent with the operating objectives of the plant.
Provide support for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relationships. 

Develop and suggest strategies for melt products to the three manufacturing departments, including developing and defining the process, sourcing of outside processing where applicable. Manufacturing strategies shall conform to customer specifications, and where a change to a specific process route is necessary, oversee that process approval change.
Drives process changes for new product development as well as refinement of existing process to drive material cost savings.
Responsible for providing technical support to Product Chief Metallurgists as required.
Manage process engineering efforts to support Continuous Improvement and First Time Pass problem solving initiatives through collaborative efforts with host facilities and teams.
Reviews current and future business requirements with the General Manager and seeks to continuously improve the capabilities and capacities.  
Manages the technical relationships with the relevant suppliers, ensuring that improved operating practices are implemented.
Works closely with Chief and Product Metallurgist to determine new or developing product requirements, which may include the identification of external sources for supplemental services and develops Standard Operating Procedures to control same.
Coordinates transfer of developing technologies from laboratory to manufacturing processes.  

COMPETENCIES:
Be independent minded team facilitator working with cross functional teams.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints.
Possess expertise, knowledge and training in both mechanical engineering and metallurgical principles.
Ability to provide strong leadership to product engineering and be a strong supporter of Senior Staff Level peers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (technical degree preferred)
Technical skills in Lean Manufacturing/Enterprise techniques and Six Sigma (Black Belt certification required)
General business exposure and proficient in PC applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Minitab, Database)
5 – 7 years of continuous improvement/operations/management/engineering experience
Titanium experience would be very helpful (desired – not required)
Understanding and experience with material processing specification and conformance
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong leadership and analytical skills
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with all organization levels.
Personal Computer Skills (MS Office experience desired)

SPECIAL SKILLS:
Must be a self-motivated leader who can manage and complete a wide array of projects on time and gain results through others.  A strong understanding of the business needs are required such that timely completion of each project is achieved.
Can facilitate teamwork across different facilities and implement the desired outcome from the team.
Understands purchasing concepts (where outside processing services are required) and cost concepts as how they relate to total company performance.
Must have understanding of equipment functionality and expected outcome to lead various projects.
Must possess the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
Must be proficient user of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Projects and working knowledge of SAP and other project management type software systems Knowledge of company and departmental policies and procedures
Supply Chain Management experience.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees and management.
Local and international travel required.

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 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and climb.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.