Process Control Engineer (Albany, OR)

Process Control Engineer

If you would love to be part of a company that is poised for substantial growth with opportunities for advancement, then working for CPP and its subsidiaries may be the right fit for you! We have multiple facilities in Albany, OR and are a world class supplier of titanium castings for the aerospace industry.

If you are selected to join our team you will enjoy benefits such as quarterly bonus, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company paid life insurance, and other great benefits!

Primary Purpose:
The Process Control Engineer will report to the Senior Engineering Manager and will be responsible for the Chem Mill and Heat Treat Departments.

This role is integral to ensuring the efficient and precise heat treatment and chemical milling processes, which are crucial for achieving the desired properties and performance standards of titanium castings.

The engineer will be responsible for optimizing and maintaining heat treat processes, troubleshooting and improving chem milling techniques, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

This position requires a deep understanding of titanium metallurgy, materials science, and advanced engineering practices to drive innovation and enhance the overall quality and efficiency of our production operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:


* Monitor and control heat treat operations, including temperature, time, atmosphere, and quenching parameters, to ensure consistent and reliable results.


* Ensure heat treat processes adhere to internal and external quality standards, customer specifications, and industry regulations (e.g., ASTM, AMS, ISO).


* Maintain accurate documentation of heat treatment processes, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and process control plans, ensuring they are up to date.


* Ensure all heat treat furnaces and related equipment are properly calibrated, maintained, and serviced to guarantee optimal performance and minimize downtime.


* Maintain and refine chemical milling process parameters such as acid concentration, temperature, agitation, and immersion time to ensure consistent results.


* Identify, diagnose, and resolve process-related issues, defects, or inconsistencies in the chem milling operation by conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.


* Develop and update process control documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process control plans for chem milling.


* Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives (such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen) to enhance the efficiency and reliability of chem milling operations.


* Report on alpha case occurrences and trends, providing recommendations for process adjustments or improvements to reduce the risk of future formation.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:


* B.S.

degree in engineering or related field


* Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, A...