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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Manufacturing Engineer develops and implements the manufacturing processes required to insure achievement of daily, weekly and quarterly performance goals in the area safety, quality, throughput, delinquencies, productivity, first pass yield, and variable cost. This position typically spends 80 of work time on the production floor and 20 of work time in an office environment.
- Identifies, prioritizes, and implements process improvements that will deliver achievement of daily, weekly and quarterly performance metrics in the area of safety, quality, throughput, delinquencies, productivity, first pass yield, and variable cost. This is done by utilizing statistical analysis, Lean/Six Sigma tools, acceptable engineering techniques, and process knowledge.
- Assemble teams of experts to determine root cause of top failure modes, determine and implement corrective actions, and conduct follow-up to ensure compliance and the continued achievement of performance targets.
- Partner with manufacturing, quality, planning, maintenance and purchasing leaders to manage, direct and coordinate all process activities needed to maximize productivity and minimize cost while achieving safety, quality and throughput targets.
- Establish sequencing, inspection criteria, tooling, gages and fixtures needed to produce products that meet customer requirements.
- Develop standard work instructions needed to improve safety, increase quality, reduce machine downtime, increase productivity, reduce scrap and eliminate delinquencies.
- Aid in developing and implementing capital improvement projects to provide cost savings and improve throughput.
- Work closely with finance and materials management to ensure correct manufacturing costs, process routings, and bill of materials.
- Ensure employees are trained on production procedures and practices.
- Work with purchasing and suppliers to improve process reliability and lower costs.
- Provide manufacturing expertise if and when problems arise.
- Stay abreast of technological advancements and process improvements, which may impact production.
- Work with maintenance and manufacturing to ensure all equipment and machinery are set, maintained and adjusted to continually produce high products.
- Maintain system documentation for processes and procedures.
- Support MRB activities as directed
- Foster a “Safety 24/7” culture; driving safety initiatives to ensure zero safety related incidents annually.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- BS Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Preferred
- 5 years machining experience preferred (e.g. Forging, Heat Treat, CAD/CAM, Testing, etc.) preferably in Aerospace or another similarly regulated industry
- Process improvement knowledge; Black Belt, Lean/Six Sigma Certification preferred
- Understanding of total quality management system and tools (systematic problem solving through root cause analysis, process design for manufacturing and assembly, demand flow, bills of material structure, process plans, routings, and Value Stream Mapping)
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Language: ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to verbally communicate effectively.
- Mathematical: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to apply basic concepts of algebra and geometry.
- Reasoning Ability: ability to apply common send understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to read & interpret drawings and specifications.
- Ability to read & interpret router instructions.
- Intermediate to advanced use of SolidWorks, Catia, MasterCAM & AutoCAD
- Familiarity with ERP software, manufacturing routings and bills of material
- Deadline driven with strong bias toward results achievement; flexible with schedule and shifting priorities.
- Problem Solving
- Strong organizational skills
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Intermediate to Advanced use of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Inspection Equipment (Micrometer, Comparator, Dial Caliper)
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.
For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $77600 to $116400 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 69 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company&39;s medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
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.
