Process Engineer

Precision Castparts Corp. •

San Leandro, California, United States

Position Type: Permanent

Job Description:

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.

Job Description

MISSION:
The objective is to assist San Leandro operations in meeting its business and financial goals through the elimination of process variability. The development and implementation of statistical and analytical controls for internal and external consistency will be a key component resulting in first time process yield improvements and scrap reduction. The engineer’s performance will be measured on his or her ability to contribute to the plant operation’s P & L.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for identifying and attacking process yields using various data analysis techniques (statistical, mathematical, DOE, 6 Sigma, etc.) to uncover variables in the process that are not maintained in a controlled fashion.

Assure all process engineering proposals and activities are in compliance with customer and/or regulatory requirements.

Audit of operation departments for compliance with procedural requirements.

As required, update of procedural requirements and training of applicable operations staffing.

Reduction of total scrap by a minimum of 20 on assigned part and/or product family assignments.

Execute pipeline (cost reduction) projects that result in annualized savings of $150,000.00 minimum.

Continually look for ways to reduce operational costs, projects may be in the form of material reduction, variable cost improvement, or aforementioned scrap/rework reduction.
Establish expert reputation with plant staff managers concerning process variability concerns.

All other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
A four year engineering degree is required, materials background preferable.

Minimum of 2-years engineering experience

Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Computer literate; knowledge in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

CAD capability, SolidWorks experience preferable

Assertive, energetic, self-starting, risk-taker with the ability to break through historical barriers and paradigms for out-of-the-box, data driven problem solving techniques.

Tremendous desire to be a change leader by establishing proven results.

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 80 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.

Job Ident #: 14949

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