Process Control Engineer - Metals
If you would love to be part of a company that is poised for substantial growth with opportunities for advancement, then working for CPP and its subsidiaries may be the right fit for you! We have multiple facilities in Albany, OR and are a world class supplier of titanium castings and components for the aerospace industry. If you are selected to join our team you will enjoy benefits such as quarterly bonus, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company paid life insurance, and other great benefits!
Primary Purpose:
The Process Engineer will report to the Director of Metal Making and be responsible for process control for Metal Making departments at both Pacific Cast Technologies, Inc. (PCT) and Selmet, Inc., both CPP Companies. This role is integral to ensuring the efficient and precise control of the metal making stream, which is crucial for achieving the desired properties and performance standards of titanium castings. The engineer will be responsible for optimizing and maintaining metal production, troubleshooting and improving metal making techniques, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. This position requires a deep understanding of titanium metallurgy, materials science, and advanced engineering practices to drive innovation and enhance the overall quality and efficiency of our production operations.OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL LEVELS OF SKILL AND EXPERIENCE. Position may be classified as Engineer I, Engineer II or Senior Engineer.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Monitor and control metal making operations, including chemistry, tensile, atmosphere, and dwell parameters, to ensure consistent and reliable results.Ensure metal making processes adhere to internal and external quality standards, customer specifications, and industry regulations (e.g., ASTM, AMS, ISO).Maintain accurate documentation of metal making processes, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and process control plans, ensuring they are up to date.Ensure all metal making furnaces and related equipment are properly calibrated, maintained, and serviced to guarantee optimal performance and minimize downtime.Identify, diagnose, and resolve process-related issues, defects, or inconsistencies in the metal making operation by conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.Develop and update process control documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process control plans for metal making.Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives (such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen) to enhance the efficiency and reliability of metal making operations.Responsible for metal making quality control within department, including being representative of the Metals department when corresponding with CPP’s corporate quality team. Maintain knowledge of specification requirements for both internal and external customers, collaborating with Quality department when necessary for any reviews or changes, and ensuring documentation is accurate as it relates to specifications.Assist furnace FMEA team with reviews and any action items related to process control, including documenting change controls and completing SOP or work instruction updates.Audit processes against work instructions and other documents to ensure internal compliance.Communicate with vendors about existing or potential support equipment for metal making processes.Review any incoming material changes or support equipment changes with Metals Planning.Support Facilities in determining controls needs at furnace panel as they relate to the process for operators.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
B.S. degree in engineering or related fieldProficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and a familiarity with SQLProficient with use of statistical analysis tools such as Minitab or JMP Excellent communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to work well with production employees, supervisors, managers and customersCapable of performing statistical analysis and making data driven decisionsAbility to collect, record and transcribe dataAbility to present results in an industrial technical report formatPossess a high degree of organizational skillAbility to work effectively and simultaneously on numerous projectsMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation(s)
Preferred:
Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent 3-5 years of professional work experience specifically in Titanium manufacturingFamiliarity the metallurgical properties; specifically Titanium
Working Conditions:
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate but will be exposed to higher noise levels when required to be in manufacturing areas. The individual may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, machinery, and vehicles when in the manufacturing areas.
Schedule:
Day Shift - Monday-FridayRequires schedule flexibility, based on business needsMay be required to start early or work late in the day and/or possible off-shift and weekend hours may be required depending upon production needs.
Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is an industry-leading manufacturer of highly engineered components and sub-assemblies, supplying the commercial aerospace, military and industrial markets with small-to-large “function critical” products. CPP provides its customers with a “total solution” source, taking them from concept to finished product with one of the broadest and most diverse product offerings in the industry. More information about our company can be found at: http://www.cppcorp.com/
U.S. person status is required for this position in order to comply with the Arms Export Control and Export Administration Act. U.S. persons are U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
CPP Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status.
This is a non-management positionThis is a full time position