Process Engineer I, (Heat Treatment)

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Job Summary

Owner of an individual process within the investment casting operations. Processes can include wax, shell, cast, post-cast processes and others. The Process Engineer is responsible for establishing and maintaining all internal standard operating procedures within their respective manufacturing areas or discipline. Responsibilities also include review/approval of all raw material, vendor interface, equipment & systems specifications and controls. Investment casting products may include aerospace, automotive & defense market segments.

Prime Responsibilities

• Maintain key process indicators for a specific manufacturing process with goals to reduce process variation, reduce costs and improve efficiency.

• Investigate and initiate corrective action on issues arising in the manufacture of products and manufacturing processes resulting in the improvement of standard operating procedures.

• Maintain PFMEA for a specific manufacturing process. Lead specific and targeted product and/or process improvement efforts using DMAIC approach.

• Review and evaluate engineering changes and/or other specification requirements and perform as a technical liaison with production planning and engineering personnel.

• Work with Product Engineering to recommend best practices for process development and design to improve the quality of products and/or procedures.

• Responsible for equipment calibration verification, technical interaction, vetting, and approval of equipment and raw material suppliers. May include reviewing incoming material certifications.

• Responsible for statistical data analysis of both process and product specific outputs to drive key decisions for improvement.

• Establish operating equipment specifications, establish & monitor control limits of processes, improve manufacturing techniques and introduce new processing equipment to production. Interface with design personnel to ensure that

processes and designs are compatible.

• Basic understanding of general equipment functionality including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and vacuum systems. Effectively communicate issues and preventative maintenance of the equipment with the maintenance team.

• Must be capable of delivering on commitments in a timely and efficient manner.

Additional Responsibilities

• May be involved in training and developing less experienced technical personnel.

• Observe the Hitchiner code of conduct, safety and quality principles.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 2 - 4 years of experience or equivalent knowledge

• Experience in thermal processing, furnace operation and controls, metallurgical principles, temperature uniformity surveys, pyrometry, calibration, process validation

• AMS2750 compliance to ensure consistent, traceable, and quality heat treatment operations.

• Familiar with a variety of concepts within the field of mechanical/manufacturing

• Heat transfer
• Fluid dynamics
• Material solidification
• Metallurgical/Material Science
• Manufacturing technologies (metals, plastics, ceramics)

• Must possess good communication and organizational skills.

• Computer literacy is a must, including competency in general MS Office applications, technical computer modeling and statistical tools.

• Project management experience in keeping with budgetary & time constraints

Why Join Hitchiner?

• Mission-critical manufacturing: We use advanced automation and cutting edge equipment to support industries where precision and reliability matter.
• Internal mobility: We deeply invest in our people, offering training and leadership development opportunities so that employees can grow their careers with us.
• We win together: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our annual profit-sharing bonus.
• Beautiful location: Fully updated and modernized buildings on a campus offering an onsite restaurant and gym.

Employee Benefits

Full time employees may elect to participate in a number of benefit programs, including Hitchiner’s Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and 401(k) Employee Retirement Contribution Plan. The Company provides employees with basic company-paid short-term, long-term, and basic life/AD&D insurance.

Employees also have access to education and tuition reimbursement, wellness rewards, Employee Assistance Program, and our free onsite fitness center.

About Hitchiner

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire, Hitchiner Manufacturing is the premier supplier of high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully finished casting-based components to the automotive, aerospace and defense markets.

Additional Information

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Hitchiner Manufacturing is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

This position involves access to technical data, materials, and/or hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employees must be able to meet export control eligibility requirements as a condition of employment. Who is considered a U.S. Person? A U.S. Person can be one of the following: U.S. Citizen, a U.S. lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), a refugee or asylee admitted under the U.S. law, or certain protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Learn more about the ITAR here. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Hitchiner participates in the E-Verify program to confirm work authorization for all new hires in accordance with federal law.