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.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Production Engineering Manager is responsible for the program management of all issues related to production castings including continuous improvement and cost reduction activities. Helps to identify and manages assigned resources to support customer engineering requirements, achieve cost reduction targets and implement lead-time and quality improvements. Responsible for communicating production engineering issues with customers and the Planning, Manufacturing and Sales departments and supervises the CAD/CAI Engineering Team.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Effective, thorough and timely completion of essential job functions according to all approved operating procedures while contributing as leader in a professional, team-based work environment
- Identify a cost-reduction pipeline and manage improvement projects for production parts and processes to reduce MRB activity and meet plant efficiency & profitability targets
- Perform contract review to ensure customer requirements are met
- Perform analyses of cost performance and generate action plans to continually reduce costs while maintaining quality
- Determine feasibility of design changes and manage the timely implementation of customer-driven Reports of Change
- Works with manufacturing team to develop repair processes and procedures and to eliminate root causes of deviations
- Supervise, coordinate, and monitor the work of the CAD/CAI Engineering staff; schedule and assign projects to meet completion dates
- Identify systemic issues and assist in the creation and implementation of solutions
- Solve problems using root cause analysis techniques
- Communicate effectively with internal and external contacts regarding engineering or process related technical issues
- Communicate with and as necessary, visit customers to work concurrent engineering and cost savings design improvements
- Perform Production Dimensional Engineering duties as required to support the needs of the business
- Consistent attention to detail in all tasks performed
- Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to multitask and effectively lead projects involving the direction of other team members with limited supervision
- Ability to effectively define, plan, prioritize and coordinate tasks in order to complete projects correctly and on time
- Consistent, clear, concise and professional written and verbal communication skills at all levels
- Ability to effectively interface with engineering team members, customers, manufacturing operators, supervisors, managers and outside vendors
- Ability to visualize three-dimensionally
- Ability to distill technical requirements from customer specifications, purchase orders, digital product definitions and drawings
- Ability to perform and coach others through root cause analyses and the determination of corrective actions
- Ability to identify systemic issues and develop recommendations and plans for process and system improvements
- Thorough technical knowledge of machining, fixturing, and the investment casting process
- Proficiency in 6-Sigma problem solving methodologies, Statistical Process Control, Theory of Constraints and Lean Manufacturing concepts
- Proficiency in application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5) concepts
- Consistent demonstration of sound and informed engineering decision making based upon analysis of data
- Self-directed with the ability to motivate and affect change with a diversity of people
- Proficiency in mathematics, algebra, and geometry
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Advanced capability using the following software: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Minitab, EPMS, DPC
- Intermediate capability using the following software:, MS Outlook, MS Access
- BS in Mechanical, Industrial, Metallurgical Engineering, or related engineering field
- Minimum of five years of demonstrated success in an engineering role and two successful years in a supervisory role
- Minimum of two to five years of applied knowledge of investment casting, preferably with titanium alloys
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to read, communicate, write, type and operate office equipment
- Ability to exert up to 35 pounds of force to move an object
- Ability to work effectively in an environment with multiple employees in one area
- Ability to work in an environment with exposure to noise, dust, chemicals and varying temperatures
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under 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, as 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. &39;Green Card Holder&39;), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.
