Engineering Data Analyst

Engineering Data Analyst

This position develops and implements tools, strategies and analyses to monitor, control and advance melting, remelting, hot working, and finishing technologies related to nickel Superalloy production. Provide leadership, direction and support of fellow engineers and manufacturing personnel in a coordinated pursuit of continuous improvement. Develop advanced processes, alloys and technologies to further SMC's position in the marketplace.

Essential Functions

• Define key process parameters; establish process capabilities and process control tools and methodology.
• Conceive, develop and qualify efficient methods of manufacturing to meet product requirements.
• Conceive, develop, implement and qualify cost reduction, product improvement, process improvement and yield improvement projects and processes that are sustainable.
• Monitor product and process performance – properties, physical characteristics, metallurgical response variables and yield.

Additional Responsibilities

• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Degree in applied science or engineering, advanced degree preferred; Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science. 5 years of experience in a Superalloy manufacturing environment preferred but not required. Six Sigma Certification.
• Special Skills: Instructing cross-functional teams in adapting to and understanding improvement processes. Facilitating Kaizen and Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs). Zero Defects Program (ZDP) – assist with training, resource for project teams. Overseeing process improvement projects. Interpret customer needs and requirements. Translate concepts into practice. Identify process improvement opportunities. Quantify results and trends.
• Competencies: Lots of initiative, organizational skills, flexibility, confident decision-making ability, excellent communication skills, good team-leading skills, problem solving.

Additional Notes

• The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Physical Dimensions Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequently moves about the production facilities. Must be able to detect unsafe conditions from long distances.

Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required the use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials.