Wax Process Engineer at PRINCETON TOOL INC

Description: Princeton Precision Group: Always Advancing. Each business unit under the PPG portfolio has been deliberately selected for their ability to support their customers, lead their industry, and provide high quality products. Your journey with us is more than just a job. It is an opportunity to support the manufacturing of critical hardware to key defense programs, supporting missions to space and providing access for global travel. Join us in the journey!The Wax Process Engineer will ensure all safety, production, quality, and plant processes are being correctly practiced and executed. Accurate and consistent communication with team leaders, managers, administrative staff, and upper management will be essential to the success of this position. Highlights and BenefitsQuarterly profit-sharing bonus; eligible upon hirePaid time off401(k) with company matchPaid holidaysTuition / professional development reimbursementHealth, dental, and vision insuranceOptional HSA with company contributionShort-term disability, long term disability, and life insurance at no costLimitless opportunity for advancement Requirements: Ensure compliance with safety policies and rulesMaintain and improve our die maintenance program; also perform die maintenance as neededEnsure paperwork is correct and complete per the AS9100D standardEnsure wax injection equipment function and output are according to specificationsComplete one continuous improvement per week in the wax department to drive the largest cost reductions first.Act as a resource for employees to resolve operational issues during the shiftDaily audit of wax ultrasound (UT) and X-ray complianceAssist teams to achieve existing goals in production and qualityProvide technical support on all wax equipmentHands-on training for new employees, troubleshooting problems as neededPerform other work-related duties as assignedPerform daily quality and process audits to ensure procedures are being followed on the manufacturing floorUpdate procedures/work instructions to reflect your proven and documented process changes and quality standards Perform data analysis and daily scrap reviewal to identify process repeatabilityConduct engineering trials to evaluate improvements and document findingsDocument yields and present daily to management on a scheduled basisEnsure wax patterns meet quality standards by identifying deviations, leading root cause investigations, and implementing corrective actionsCommunicate with finishing and injection department managers daily regarding pattern quality.Complete any additional tasks required by management as neededMinimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)B.A. in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering or a related engineering disciplineWill consider three years minimum of wax injection operation or related experienceMust have a good command of the English language, both written and spoken bilingual English / Spanish is a plusExcellent problem-solving skills: Six Sigma preferredThe company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. Princeton Precision Group abides by applicable export control laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) in accordance with the company's export control procedures. All positions require access to ITAR/EAR-controlled information. As such, persons considered for this position must be either a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder) or otherwise classifiable as a "U.S. Person" under relevant regulations.PIc1c7852cedb0-2137