Process Engineer

Precision Castparts Corp. •

Wickliffe, Ohio, United States

Position Type: Permanent

Job Description:
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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 1

Position Summary:

The Process Engineer position is responsible for engineering activities to develop processes, define controls, and institute effective variability reduction efforts in manufacturing areas.

Essential Functions:

Develop processes, define controls, and institute effective variability reduction efforts in manufacturing areas
Perform daily audits to ensure procedures are being followed on the manufacturing floor
Update/revise area procedures to ensure clarity and reduce the opportunity for process variation
Perform data analysis to identify and control process excursions
Continuously evaluations/improves processes in order to maintain or improve upon budgeted yields.
Perform engineering trials to evaluate improvements to processes, tools, and equipment
Participates in cost reduction, continuous improvement and new part introduction (NPI) teams, as needed
Drive process and improvement initiatives
Continuously improves processes to reduce scrap
Initiate and interface with all levels of manufacturing, management, suppliers and customers.
Provide hands on, floor level investigations and problem solving
Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

Proven analytical, problem solving, and process improvement ability
Demonstrated ability to develop & execute action plans that will deliver results
Working knowledge of a Zero Defect Program: PFMEA, Control Plan, Process control
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.
The ability to handle high stress associated with high activity with tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Desired Skills:

Highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
Six sigma Certification preferred
Familiarity with Minitab software
Proven experience in Manufacturing Industry.

Experience & Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials or other related Engineering discipline.
Hands-on experience in the airfoils investment casting industry a plus

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.

Job Ident #: 12156

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