Product Engineer

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

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