Senior Product Engineer

Wyman-Gordon, located in Worcester, MA, provides Isothermal Forgings for military and commercial turbine applications using nickel based and titanium alloys. Full Heat Treating, Machining and Testing on site. This growing, $200 million profit center is part of a highly successful, multi-billion diversified manufacturer. Precision Castparts Corporation (PCC).

Seeking Product Engineer to provide a diversified range of technical services to internal and external customers supporting the attainment of Company, Team, and Division goals. Experience in a lean manufacturing environment strongly preferred. Commitment to following and promoting zero-accident safety culture required. Position is responsible for providing development and design support in forging and manufacturing operations using FEA modeling to meet customer requirements.

Position is also responsible for control of estimating on new products and tooling to ensure all requirements are met in efficient, cost-effective manner and provide engineering support to Operations for equipment and facilities.

• Product and tooling design using FEA modeling for forging and heat-treat.
• Lead engineering efforts (through experimentation and FEA analysis) to obtain boundary conditions for thermal modeling.
• Understanding of forging and heat-treat operations.
• Reviews customer inquiries for new products.
• Collaborate with Product Metallurgy in the development, evaluation, and standardization of new products/alloys and processing methods.
• Ensure that the requirements of the Quality Systems Manual are fully incorporated in area of responsibility.
• Participate in product/process continuous improvement initiatives. Apply statistical data analysis, six-sigma methodologies, and design of experiments as required to support initiatives.
• Participate in team-based, cross-functional activities including PFMEA, risk assessments, problem solving activities (8-D, 5-Why, cause/effect diagrams) and process audits.
• Support and lead cost saving projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance personnel to improve manufacturing processes and standards that enhance safety and product quality.
• Provide technical support for all departments as deemed necessary.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, and special projects as assigned.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required, MS in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 7+ years of experience working in an Engineering capacity, preferably in a metal manufacturing environment.
• Experience providing support on a production floor.
• Specialized knowledge of forging, machining, and heat treat production equipment.
• Excellent computer skills using CAD (Unigraphics preferred) and Finite Element Analysis (Deform preferred).
• CFD Modeling experience.
• Classical drawing interpretation / GD&T knowledge.
• Understanding of the application of statistics and six sigma practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio).

• Strong technical background.
• Organizational and leadership skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Quality assurance process skills.

Wyman Gordon is committed to hiring, promoting and transferring employees without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin (where a person was born), sex, age, ancestry (ethnic heritage), citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other reason prohibited by law. Decisions as to hiring, promoting or transferring employees should be based solely upon job-related qualifications.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wyman Gordon is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact  for assistance.

To comply with U.S. Government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.