Product Engineer - Equiax and Single Crystal Casting

Product Engineer - Equiax and Single Crystal Casting

Single Crystal Division - Main Campus, Milford, New Hampshire, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 13, 2025 at 4 : 00 AM

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing. Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries.

We offer an enriching environment where learning and growing become part of your career. Hitchiner is dedicated to fostering the professional growth and development of our employees. We offer upward mobility and internal promotions.

Hitchiner offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including :

• Onsite state of the art Gym / Fitness Center, open 24 / 7 for all employees
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
• Company Profit Sharing Plan
• 3 weeks' Vacation to start; 4 weeks' Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks' Vacation at 10 years seniority
• We set you up for success with our "Center for Excellence" onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
• Training and Educational Assistance Programs

Prime Responsibilities and Major Factors in Evaluating Performance :

1.Performs actions defined by customers to complete component manufacturing documentation and obtain customer approvals, as required, to qualify as a source for production of specific products.

2.Investigates and initiates corrective action on manufacturing problems arising in the manufacture of products and in manufacturing problems associated with the inspection and testing of products.

3.Establishes operating equipment specifications, improves manufacturing techniques and introduces new process equipment to production. Interfaces with design personnel to ensure that processes and designs are compatible.

4.Reviews and evaluates engineering changes and / or other specification requirements and performs technical liaison function with production planning and engineering personnel.

5.Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and / or procedures.

6.Prepares engineering schematics and parts lists for system components to facilitate manufacturing planning.

7.Provides advisory support in the analysis and evaluation of production practices from the standpoint of work simplification, value analysis, work stations and methods analysis. Compiles and evaluates test and production data, prepares technical analysis, recommends production methods and processes required to meet design objectives on new or improved products and / or processes. Conducts analysis of method and time standards.

8.Assignments typically will include design and development, materials testing, preparation of specifications, process study, report preparation, and other activities requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in the specific area of assignments.

9.Must be capable of delivering on commitments in a timely and efficient manner.

Additional Responsibilities :

1.May be involved in training and developing less experienced technical personnel.

2.Observe the Hitchiner code of conduct, safety and quality principles.

3.Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications : 1.Bachelor's Degree in engineering. 2 - 4 years or equivalent knowledge / experience. 2.Familiar with a variety of concepts within the field. 3.Must possess good communication and organizational skills. 4.Computer literacy is a must, including competency in general MS Office applications, technical computer modeling and statistical tools.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. EOE / Veterans / Disabled are encouraged to apply.

Single Crystal Division - Main Campus, Milford, New Hampshire, United States of America

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