The Process Engineer will provide technical support for a startup manufacturing facility, focusing on titanium alloy sheet finishing. The position involves leading and maintaining safety reviews, operational processes, and quality compliance, while also supporting production and continuous improvement efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Line Responsibility:
Oversee titanium alloy sheet finishing processes, including hot leveling, heat treatment, grinding, pickling, shearing, and final inspection.
Process Development and Improvement:
Develop, maintain, and standardize safety reviews, operational processes, and mill instructions.
Track and analyze quality metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement in yield, cycle time, and cost.
Technical Support:
Support operations in resolving production obstacles, non-conformances, and customer complaints.
Provide technical support during customer audits and inquiries.
Continuous Improvement:
Plan and execute continuous improvement programs, applying statistical data analysis and modeling tools.
Lead cross-functional improvement activities and create quality system documents.
Communication and Collaboration:
Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to enhance safety, equipment performance, and product quality.
Communicate results through written reports and presentations.
Qualifications:
B.S. or M.S. in Material Science & Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of industrial experience in process or product engineering, preferably with titanium alloys.
Six Sigma Black/Green Belt certification preferred.
Proficiency in statistical analysis software and Microsoft Office.
Working knowledge of wrought metals processing. (i.e., melting, press forging, radial forging, hot rolling, conditioning, heat treatment, etc.).