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.
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POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the design, development, and continuous improvement of forged products and processes, the disposition and salvage of deviated products, and cost reduction efforts. In a “hands-on” role, the Product Design Engineer is required to provide technical support to the manufacturing groups and to address quality issues. The candidate must have a high mechanical aptitude and be comfortable and efficient with the use of computers and analytical software. The candidate must be able to understand shop dynamics and logistics and interface with shop personnel. The applicant needs to be self-motivated, detail oriented, and possess a high degree of ownership over his or her work. A good candidate will be capable of handling a high pace of work and be proficient at prioritizing multiple projects. |
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - The Safety of product designs and personal conduct in the shop.
- The Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Responsiveness of proposals, forge designs, forge tooling, heat treat fixtures, technical documentation, and the associated manufacturing process.
- Production Support for assigned products and related product lines.
- Innovation and execution of projects related to New Product Introduction (NPI), Cost Reduction, and Continuous Improvement.
- Disposition and Salvage of deviated product.
- Compliance with documented business and engineering policies, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
Expectation for First Month - At the end of the first month of employment an engineer is expected to:
- Have started forge design on 1 part.
- Be functionally proficient at Deform and Siemens NX.
- Be familiar with manufacturing areas: forge, heat treat, and tool and die.
- Know all engineering personnel and key people in metallurgy, forge, tool and die, machining, and sales.
- Be familiar with all major engineering product specification documents
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REQUIRED SKILLS: 2 Or more years of experience in aerospace forging or other manufacturing field. Experience with FEA process modeling. Superalloy knowledge. |
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field. EXPERIENCE: Drawing interpretation / GD&T knowledge. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Word. CAD experience. Siemens NX or equivalent. US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required due to military contracts. |
WORK CONDITIONS: The role primarily operates in a manufacturing or industrial setting, requiring frequent interaction with maintenance personnel, engineers, production teams, and external vendors and contractors. Work hours may vary depending on project requirements, with occasional travel to project sites or vendor locations. The position may involve exposure to noise, dust, and other industrial hazards, requiring adherence to safety protocols and regulations. |
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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.
