Sr. Process Engineer - Dunkirk

Country United States of America /*generated inline style */ State / County New York /*generated inline style */ City Dunkirk /*generated inline style */ Division Metals /*generated inline style */ Company New Hartford/Dunkirk /*generated inline style */ Function Engineering /*generated inline style */ Workplace Type On-Site /*generated inline style */ Position type Full Time /*generated inline style */ /*generated inline style */ Opportunity ID 23714/*generated inline style */ Job Description Position SummaryThis position serves as a senior technical role responsible for open-die and GFM forging processes at the Dunkirk facility. The role is accountable for developing, optimizing, and sustaining forging and associated thermal processes to meet customer requirements, ensure stable and capable production, and drive cost competitiveness.The individual will work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, engineering, and commercial teams, while directly interfacing with customers to support material qualification, process development, and technical issue resolution.This position is expected to grow into the primary technical point of contact for forging processes at the Dunkirk facility.________________________________________Core Accountabilities• Establish and own forging process capability for open-die and GFM operations, including control of:o temperatureo strain and reductiono thermomechanical processing windows• Develop, validate, and optimize:o forging routes and reductionso furnace parameters and heat treatment cycleso process windows to achieve required mechanical properties and quality• Lead customer qualification and development programs, including:o new material introductiono process qualification and validationo alignment of customer requirements with plant capabilities• Drive cost reduction, yield improvement, and throughput optimization through metallurgical and process improvements• Develop and maintain:o forging programs and tables for 4K press and GFMo process standards for both internal products and outside conversion customerso Disposition and close variances or upgrade to IRR if needed• Serve as the technical lead for outside conversion business, including:o development of forging approaches and routingso support for quoting and cost structure definitiono identification of new opportunities to grow Dunkirk conversion volume• Define and implement process monitoring and control systems, including:o SPC and capability trackingo acquisition and analysis of process datao correlation of process parameters to product performance• Partner with maintenance and engineering to:o commission and implement new equipmento define and maintain operating envelopeso improve process reliability through technical understanding• Lead technical resolution of:o internal process issueso customer quality concernso deviations and non-conformances• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering and operations personnel________________________________________Key Responsibilities• Define, control, and continuously improve key forging and thermal process parameters- review and update SPC data• Monitor and drive product performance (mechanical properties, surface condition, dimensional characteristics, yield)• Review and interpret customer specifications and ensure technical compliance• Maintain process documentation control systems and associated databases• Support management review with data-driven analysis and recommendations• Interface with customers, sales, and leadership to resolve any differential between customer requirements and SMC capabilities.• Technical supervision of Dunkirk Processes and employees________________________________________QualificationsEducation & Experience• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in forging and thermomechanical processing of high-performance alloys/*generated inline style */ 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./*generated inline style */ Relocation Relocation is authorized for this position./*generated inline style */ For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $92,000 to $138,200 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan./*generated inline style */ This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce./*generated inline style */ Company Profile 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./*generated inline style */ Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid. /*generated inline style */