Process Engineer

PURPOSE:

The Process Engineer supports PCC Carson City's aerospace manufacturing operations by developing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. This role partners closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, optimize process capability, and implement sustainable improvements across the facility.

The Process Engineer leads technical projects, analyzes manufacturing data, supports new product introductions, and applies sound engineering principles to improve productivity, reduce process variation, and ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and company requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Process Improvement & Manufacturing Support

• Provide daily engineering support to manufacturing operations by troubleshooting process issues and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, throughput, and cost.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to reduce process variation and eliminate waste.
• Analyze manufacturing data, scrap trends, rework, downtime, and process performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement process controls to ensure consistent product quality and repeatable manufacturing performance.

Technical Engineering

• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, engineering standards, and process documentation.
• Evaluate equipment capabilities, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing methods to improve operational efficiency.
• Support new product introduction activities, engineering changes, and process validations.
• Develop and execute engineering trials to validate process improvements and manufacturing changes.
• Support automation, robotics, and manufacturing technology improvements where applicable.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Participate in root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support customer requirements, internal audits, and quality investigations.
• Communicate technical recommendations and project status to plant leadership.

Project Management

• Lead technical and capital improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and cost justifications.
• Monitor project performance and ensure objectives are achieved.
• Support equipment installations, startup activities, and process qualifications.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a safe work environment and incorporate safety into all engineering solutions.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with customer specifications, environmental regulations, and company standards.
• Support compliance with quality management systems, NADCAP, and applicable aerospace requirements.

General

• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and project records.
• Support training initiatives related to manufacturing processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department and business objectives.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, and move throughout the facility during the workday.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 35 pounds independently.
• Comfortable working in manufacturing environments with exposure to heat, dust, noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to wear required PPE while working in production areas.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Previous manufacturing engineering or process engineering experience.
• Experience within aerospace, investment casting, foundry, heat treat, or other heavy manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of process control, root cause analysis, PFMEA, SPC, DOE, and manufacturing problem-solving techniques.
• Experience managing engineering projects and implementing process improvements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Demonstrates a high level of ownership, initiative, and accountability.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.