Wax Process Engineer
Consolidated Precision Products
Eastlake, OH
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Business Model, Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Lost-Wax Casting, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Methods, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Operations Processes, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Root Cause Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Technical Support
LOCATION
Eastlake, OH
POSTED
2 days ago
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 www.cppcorp.com
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 Wax Process Engineer provides technical engineering and manufacturing support for the wax department within an investment casting facility. This role collaborates closely with operations and engineering teams to drive continuous process improvements, reduce process variation, and optimize overall manufacturing performance. The position also supports new product launches and leads initiatives focused on improving efficiency, throughput, safety, quality, and cost performance across the department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interacts with Manufacturing Managers and Business Unit team, working to implement identified changes to manufacturing processes, techniques, fixtures/tools, and elimination of rework to allow for more efficient production of parts.
- Assesses changes required in the production of parts and develops ways to sustain and continuously improve all implemented ideas.
- Owner of all wax department incoming materials.
- Ability to cooperate, work effectively and professionally with all levels in the organization, both internal and external customers.
- Establish and maintain SPC control charts for all key variables.
- Investigate handling related scrap using root cause analysis.
- Prepare and maintain work procedures for wax operations.
- 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.
- Ensure all processes are accurately defined and maintained.
- Establish and maintain training regiments for manufacturing employees as needed.
- Responsible for adherence to all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
- Additional responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
- 1-2 years of relevant work experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment, with a preference to investment casting industry experience
Other Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- High level of mechanical aptitude, lean manufacturing knowledge, systematic problem solving or root cause analysis experience.
- Decision Making and Problem Solving: Able to take action in solving problems with exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues. Hands on data driven decision making.
- Leadership and Teamwork: Able to complete projects by facilitating effective teamwork and empowering employees to understand, own, and control the process.
Working Environment:
- Working Environment: Shop Floor, Office.
- Physical Demands: Sitting or standing for long periods of time, may be required to lift up to 50lbs; extended periods of time using a computer screen.
- Required PPE: Check for required PPE in areas you may be working in.
- Safety Glasses: Needed in all areas of the plant.
- Steel to shoes: Needed in all areas of the plant.
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
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