The Killeen Group is seeking a Process Engineer - Metallurgy for a seamless tube manufacturing plant in Kennewick, WA, which supplies specialized seamless tube products in the Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Hydrogen industries.
This role is right for you if you are a detail-oriented subject matter expert, who can work either independently or as a contributing member of a team. You have an eye for continuous process change control and utilize statistical data to support your decisions.
Title: Process Engineer
Location(s): Onsite, Kennewick, WA
Type: Salaried, Full-time
Total Compensation: $80k-102k/yr, DOE
Overview:
As a Process Engineer, you will be expected to become proficient in key processes including tube reducing (pilger), pilger tool design, tube finishing processes, and vacuum annealing. Technical advancement in the organization is available through increased depth and breadth of capabilities. Due to the specific nature of the business, U.S. citizenship is required.
Duties:
- Defining and designing tube reduction passes & tooling.
- Process control for mechanical and chemical surface finishing.
- Process control for vacuum annealing.
- Define and maintain manufacturing route steps.
- Validate impact of process or equipment changes.
- Write and/or revise manufacturing procedures.
- Document findings and recommendations thorough written reports.
- Support sales in determining manufacturability.
- Support risk analysis and failure analysis.
- Stay current on industry specifications related to precision tube manufacturing.
Qualifications:
Required:
- B.S. Metallurgical Engineering (or similar discipline)
- 5+ Years relevant experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of metallurgy/material science.
- Demonstrated experience in a process change control work environment.
- Failure analysis investigation and reporting.
- Working knowledge of applicable statistical methods and data-driven decision making
Preferred:
- M.S. Metallurgical Engineering (or similar discipline)
- 7+ Years relevant experience
Benefits:
- Medical Insurances
- PTO + 11 Paid Holidays
- 401k Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
Next Steps:
If selected and progressed, you will:
- Conduct a screening call with a Killeen Group recruiter
- Conduct 1-3 interviews with hiring company