Dimensional Process Engineer

Job Description

Requirements: 5+ years working exp. as a Dimensional Engineer responsible for developing a robust dimensional process to manufacture aerospace investment castings. The individual will support new product development and improvement of existing products. Improvements will be made through the use of their knowledge of investment casting, injection molding, metrology, statistics, and machining. This position requires someone with Casting exp., strong knowledge of GD&T and AS9102. Demonstrate ability for data driven problem solving (statistics), continuous improvement mentality, and a strong can-do attitude.

Summary: Dimensional Engineer is responsible for developing Improvements will be made through the use of their knowledge of investment casting, injection molding, metrology, statistics, and machining. Problem solving, the concepts, and tools of problem solving are essential to the job. Engineers will be required to: identify/define problems, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions to problems that affect yield, rework, and overall quality of the product using a standardized approach (PDCA, Six-Sigma). Knowledge and application of statistics. Occasionally take a leadership role in resolving cross-functional problems.

Essential job functions

Responsible for control of dimensional quality (dimensions meet the blueprint) of casting. Continuous improvement of process/product such that the castings meet or exceed customer expectations.

Responsible for the construction of all dies (shrink factor analysis), gages, and support tooling needed to produce and inspect cores, wax patterns, and castings.

Communicate with tooling vendors to design concepts for wax pattern die, the build of gate dies and support fixtures.

Interface with tooling vendors and company purchasing to produce a quality tool/die at a competitive price.

Interpret customer drawings, specifications, blueprints, models (CAD/NX), and layout reports.

Improve process control.

Use statistical tools to understand measurement systems and to use data to improve yields and reduce costs.

Identify, evaluate and implement new process technologies that advance manufacturing and product capabilities.

Document work procedures and processes.

Work closely with other departments to ensure organizational objectives are achieved.

Help to identify ways to improve labor utilization and reduce cost.

Routinely audit production lots for adherence to established techniques and to ensure the repeatability of the results.

Develop, maintain, and teach “best practice” investment casting procedures and practices.

Use structured problem-solving tools and techniques to increase profitability and reduce scrap and rework.

Qualifications and Requirements

BS in Mechanical Engineer or equivalent with 4-8 years relevant experience, or Master of Science with 2-3 years relevant experience, or PhD in relevant academic disciple.

Investment casting experience in Aerospace or IGT.

Experience specifies tooling build requirements (wax pattern dies and ancillary fixtures).

Experience using CMM, Blue Light Scan Data to characterize components.

Proven success in process improvements using mathematical and statistical problem-solving techniques to identify process variations in manufacturing processes with many contributing variables.

The successful candidate’s career will show increasing levels of responsibility.

Strong working knowledge of GD&T.

Proficiency in using Solidworks or related CAD package.

Experience with Polyworks, Geomagic, or equivalent.

Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Principles.

Good communications skills with customers and all levels of management and manufacturing.

Excellent organizational, interpersonal and documentation skills.Company Description

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