Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Country

United States of America

State / County

West Virginia

City

Ravenswood

Division

Metals

Company

Ravenswood

Function

Engineering

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

12778

Company Profile

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.

Job Description

SUMMARY

TIMET Ravenswood is a brand new facility going live Summer 2024. We are currently seeking eager and game changing Engineers to join our growing team.

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.

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.

Two to Five years metals experience

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.

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency.

The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.