Aerospace Process Engineer

Process Engineer If you would love to be part of a company that is poised for substantial growth with opportunities for career advancement, then working for CPP may be the right fit for you! Join a results-oriented workplace that strives for success through innovation, collaboration, and teamwork. Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) Eastlake is an investment casting foundry that specializes in complex aerospace & gas turbine components. With a stable business model and competitive compensation & benefits, CPP is a great option to consider as you look to make your next career move. For more information, please visit What we Offer: Weekly Pay for Hourly Employees Comprehensive Benefit Plans 401k with Company Match Quarterly Bonus Opportunity Emphasis on Employee Engagement Paid Holidays and Vacation Time Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities for Advancement Position Overview: The Process Engineer position will work collaboratively within a team environment to develop and improve manufacturing and metallurgical processes that support growth in the aerospace and industrial investment casting markets. This role is responsible for optimizing the DS/SX casting process, from gate design through shelling parameters, while developing and maintaining best-practice casting procedures. The position also focuses on identifying and resolving process and quality issues to improve yield, reduce rework, and enhance product quality, and may occasionally lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts. Key Responsibilities: Interpret customer specifications relative to establishing internal written NDT specifications Develop the overall metallurgical casting process from gate design to establishing casting parameters Assess the physical structure and behavior of metals and metal distribution systems within DS/SX systems Investigate metallurgical failure using root cause analysis Publish reports on research and complete tests using data-based decisions Identify and improve process yields using various data analysis techniques (statistical, mathematical, DOE, 6 Sigma, etc.) to uncover variables in the process Document work procedures and processes Routinely audit production lots for adherence to established techniques and to ensure the repeatability of the results Identify, evaluate and implement new process technologies that will extend manufacturing and product capabilities Work closely with other departments to ensure organization objectives are achieved Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner Improve labor utilization and reduce costs Qualifications & Requirements: Education & Experience: BS in Engineering or related technical field Minimum 5 years’ applicable experience in a process-driven engineering role Preferred experience with metallurgy or process engineering within the investment casting industry Other Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Working knowledge of solidification modeling Knowledge and application of DS/SX starter design and proven improvement in DS/SX yields and product quality Able to interpret customer drawings and navigate models (i.e. NX9 or higher, Solidworks) Good written communication skills to develop CPP processing and work instructions Good verbal communication skills and can feel at ease communicating with customer engineering groups Excellent organizational skills Excellent interpersonal skills Work Environment Office setting with frequent trips out on the plant floor Sitting or standing for long periods of time, may be required to lift Metal castings up to 50 lbs.; extended periods of time using a computer screen. PPE varies throughout the plant, check with area Supervisor to ensure proper PPE is being used. Occasional work on weekends Travel Requirements: 5% NOTE: Consolidated Precision Products is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. It is the policy of the company to comply with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Upon request, the company will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process. All roles are restricted to U.S. persons (U.S. citizens, permanent residents and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act) due to access to export-controlled technology. CPP will require proof of status prior to employment. Note that we maintain a drug-free workplace, and all offers of employment will be contingent on satisfactory results of a drug & background screen. This is a full time position Pay Range: