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Precision Castparts

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Precision Castparts, Brighton, Michigan, United States, 48116

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Wyman-Gordon, located in Brighton MI, provides Nickel-based Extruded Powder Alloy for Military and Commercial Turbine Applications. The Brighton MI facility offers Vacuum-Melt Atomizers and supports the raw material needs of the Worcester MA forge Isothermal forge shop. This growing, profit center is part of a highly successful, multi-billion diversified manufacturer.

Manufacturing Process Engineer In this capacity, the position will support and facilitate manufacturing process improvement efforts and plans. The role will work with all levels of the organization to provide deep analysis and guidance on crucial business processes. The position will also be responsible for leading and implementing cost reduction initiatives, introducing and implementing Statistical Process Control techniques and associated measurement and control systems, assisting and developing training programs, and providing administrative and program support to reengineering activities at the site.

Essential Job Functions

Technical reference and “gate keeper” for all major technical changes in the key critical process and/or equipment

Considered technical resource for all off shift processes/support for operational decisions

Builds new models and/or tools using advanced statistical knowledge and techniques

Develop and maintain a capability/opportunity matrix for the assets at the plant, relative to safety, quality, reliability and production

Lead standardization of appropriate assets and procedures

Support and facilitate manufacturing process improvement efforts and plans

Develop and initiate cost reduction programs in the assigned manufacturing area

Introduce and implement SPC techniques and associated measurement and control systems

Assist and develop training program initiatives

Provide administrative support to reengineering activities

Education And Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in statistics (or other applied science field)

3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing strongly preferred

Demonstrated ability in process control/process mapping

Experience with advanced statistics (regression, control charting) and software such as MiniTab, Statistica, Dataminer, etc.

Able to drive change in demanding atmosphere

Special Skills And Physical Requirements

Strong communication and facilitation skills

Good computer skills (basic Microsoft software packages)

Working knowledge of SPC tools and techniques

Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously or as a team member

Good organizational and writing skills

US Citizenship or Perm residency is required due to government military contracts.

Wyman Gordon is committed to hiring, promoting and transferring employees without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, disability or any other reason prohibited by law. Decisions as to hiring, promoting or transferring employees should be based solely on job-related qualifications.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wyman Gordon is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 508-839-8004 for assistance.

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