PVR Specialist
ESCO is a leading manufacturer of technically-rich metal wear-parts and components for mining, construction, power generation and aerospace applications. Throughout the world, our employees have made ESCO the customer's choice for quality, value and speed. For nearly a century, ESCO has delivered cutting-edge products, responsive service and field-tested solutions to customers' toughest problems.
ESCO designs better products, eliminates waste, drives down costs and empowers employees to pursue continuous improvements. The result: ESCO customers spend less and produce more. Whether digging deep within the earth, flying high at 35,000 feet, providing energy to pump oil, or building bridges and freeways, ESCO's employees and products help people, businesses and communities grow and prosper.
This position will maintain and improve processes and systems that affect the quality of our castings. The person in this position will have the following essential duties and responsibilities:
· Lead the Process Variable Reduction (PVR) initiative at Plant 3 through the collection and analysis of data, identification of the root cause variation, and development of effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Represent Plant 3 in corporate PVR activity.
- Work with and coach shop floor personnel in regard to instructions, techniques, process improvements, and the reduction of execution type variation.
- Design and implement process control systems to ensure critical processes stay within acceptable range.
- Continuously pursue internal and external opportunities for process and equipment improvements.
- Provide engineering support for Continuous Improvement and other site activity.
Knowledge, Skills Abilities:
· Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical or metallurgical engineering preferred. Other engineering disciplines (Industrial Engineering) may be considered based on experience.
· Knowledge of the sand casting industry related to steel production would be a distinct advantage.
· The ability to analyze and interpret technical procedures and specifications. This includes the ability to write reports, business correspondence, work instructions, and procedures.
· The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from shop floor personnel, peers, management, vendors and customers is also required.
· Analytical skills, critical thinking, research ability, and independent judgment required. The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions is a prerequisite.
· Computer experience with MS Suites Products. Oracle experience preferred.
· Candidate must also be able to understand complex systems and have a systematic approach to problem solving using validated data and fact based discussions.
· In addition, to the capabilities listed above the following capabilities are required: Intellectually inquisitive and good interpersonal skills.
Other Information:
ESCO Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or other protected status.