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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 Benefits

Quarterly profit-sharing bonus; eligible upon hire Paid time off 401(k) with company match Paid holidays Tuition / professional development reimbursement Health, dental, and vision insurance Optional HSA with company contribution Short-term disability, long term disability, and life insurance at no cost Limitless opportunity for advancement Requirements Ensure compliance with safety policies and rules Maintain and improve our die maintenance program; also perform die maintenance as needed Ensure paperwork is correct and complete per the AS9100D standard Ensure wax injection equipment function and output are according to specifications Complete 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 shift Daily audit of wax ultrasound (UT) and X-ray compliance Assist teams to achieve existing goals in production and quality Provide technical support on all wax equipment Hands-on training for new employees, troubleshooting problems as needed Perform other work-related duties as assigned Perform daily quality and process audits to ensure procedures are being followed on the manufacturing floor Update procedures/work instructions to reflect your proven and documented process changes and quality standards Perform data analysis and daily scrap reviewal to identify process repeatability Conduct engineering trials to evaluate improvements and document findings Document yields and present daily to management on a scheduled basis Ensure wax patterns meet quality standards by identifying deviations, leading root cause investigations, and implementing corrective actions Communicate with finishing and injection department managers daily regarding pattern quality. Complete any additional tasks required by management as needed Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) B.A. in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline Will consider three years minimum of wax injection operation or related experience Must have a good command of the English language, both written and spoken Being bilingual is a plus Excellent problem-solving skills: Six Sigma preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to plant environment to include moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock. Safety Glasses must be worn at all times. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

The 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.