Weir Group

Manufacturing Process Engineer

LocationPortland, OR
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Manufacturing Process Engineer


Weir ESCO


Portland, OR - Plant 3


Onsite

Purpose of Role:

You will be developing and implementing process improvements for Weir ESCO’s foundry operations, primarily at our Portland, OR facility. Working collaboratively with manufacturing team members, site leaders, and global support resources, this role works to improve safety, cost, delivery and quality by identifying and prioritizing gaps and opportunities at the manufacturing site, developing and implementing improvements to address those gaps and opportunities, and documenting and communicating those solutions and their impacts to the wider organization.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture

Identify and prioritize gaps and opportunities at ESCO's global manufacturing sites to improve safety, cost, delivery and quality

Using process expertise, feedback from operations teams, Design for Manufacturability concepts, work sampling, process and quality data, structured problem solving tools, measurement system analysis, and risk assessment tools to identify issues and solutions, in both new and existing manufacturing processes

Using process maps, value stream mapping, time studies, worker and machine charts, simulation, lean concepts, or other tools and methods to evaluate existing processes and develop future state processes
Using statistical tools and engineering methods, like hypothesis testing or control charts, to measure or detect process variation, or like Design of Experiments, to reduce process variation
Using engineering economic analysis tools to understand the viability of potential projects and to compare alternative options
Using industry connections and research to ideate and develop step-change manufacturing process innovations

Develop and execute projects to close the identified and prioritized gaps and opportunities

Using internal project management structures and external project management best practices to scope lead, and complete projects
Using industry and internal best practices to lead the design/modification, installation and commissioning of production systems, equipment, processes, and inspections
Using Quality Function Deployment methods, FMEAs, and Control Plans to ensure systems, equipment, processes, and inspections meet quality requirements
Using mechanical skills and internal resources to develop, design and build/modify fixturing and workstations
Using computer and communication skills to develop and deploy work instructions for operators and maintenance teams, including support for training


Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required; Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical preferred.
At least 3 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
Desire to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment supporting and collaborating with the entire production team
Proven Ability to calculate the Return on Investment (ROI) on a process improvement concept is essential
Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills, adaptable based on audience
Ability to read and interpret product drawings and specifications, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Available for domestic and international travel as required by assignments; typically, less than 10%

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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