1 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.
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 $240,000.00 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Know, uphold and abide by plant Safety rules and related EH&S related regulations
- Interface smoothly with other departments/teams to develop joint plans for resolving parts problems
- Work closely with and favorably represent PCC with customers and suppliers
- Developing and adhering to, with any troubleshooting necessary, project timetables
- Logical and analytic approach to problem solving
- Experience in CAD such as Solidworks, AutoCAD, or Revit a plus.
- Procedural creation/revision of manufacturing processes
- Manage multiple improvement projects simultaneously
- As required, generate and/or edit procedures and work instructions to control or guide manufacturing floor requirements/practices
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A four year engineering degree is required
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Computer literate; knowledge in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- CAD capability, SolidWorks experience preferred
- 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.
PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work is generally performed in a production environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for long periods of time; use computer to enter data; perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement.
- The employee is regularly required to: talk, feel the attributes of objects, grasp, push, and reach with arms or hands.
- Some work required near moving mechanical parts.
- Must be able to occasionally move objects up to 35 lbs. and frequently move objects of 10 lbs.
PCC Structurals is committed to a diverse workforce. As Equal Opportunity Employer, VEVRAA Federal Contractor, affirmative action employer we provide equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations and ordinances "Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Status/VEVRAA Federal Contractor". Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as PCC Structurals desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. PCC Structurals complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 503-652-3512 for assistance. PCC Structurals is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor committed to providing priority referrals of protected veterans for its openings. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. PCC Structurals complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please visit www.eeoc.gov
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 $75,110 to $88000 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.
