Manufacturing Process Engineer

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this position is to provide program support to both Manufacturing, CI and the Product Engineering organizations. In this capacity, the position will support/facilitate manufacturing process improvement efforts and plans. This position will also be responsible for implementing cost reductions, introduce and implement Statistical Process Control techniques as well as associated measurement and control systems, assist and develop Training program initiatives, and provide administrative and program support to Reengineering activities at the site.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Support and facilitate Manufacturing Process Improvement efforts and plans.
• Develop and initiate cost reduction programs in the assigned manufacturing area.
• Introduce and implement SPC techniques and associated measurement and control systems.
• Assist and develop Training program initiatives.
• Provide Administrative support to Reengineering activities
• Manage special projects that support lean manufacturing
• Design tools and fixtures using CAD
• Collect and analyze data to support team efforts.
• Conduct training sessions to support continuous improvement efforts
• Any additional duties assigned by manager

REQUIREMENTS:

• 4 Year degree in engineering (Mechanical/Industrial)
• Strong knowledge of forging or metal working processes preferred
• Able to drive change in demanding atmosphere

SPECIAL SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Good computer skills (basic Microsoft software packages).
• Working knowledge of SPC tools and techniques.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously or as a team member.
• Good organizational and writing skills.

US Citizenship or Perm Residency is required due to government military contracts.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under the U.S. export control laws and regulations (including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, or defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.