Dimensional Engineer - Deer Creek

Precision Castparts Corp.; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Dimensional Engineer in Oregon to support dimensional development for castings, review tool concepts, and ensure tolerances meet process capabilities. You will work with customers and internal teams to drive cost reductions and timely delivery.

The role may supervise engineers or technicians and requires strong engineering knowledge across mechanical, industrial, and materials science disciplines, plus CAD and statistical software proficiency.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS or MS in engineering with 2+ years of experience preferred.
• Broad knowledge of mechanical, industrial, and materials science engineering.
• Experience with engineering principles, manufacturing processes and statistics.
• Proficiency with CAD and statistical software; documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in concurrent engineering with customers.
• Correct engineering-related problems and ensure tolerances align with process capabilities.
• Prepare dimensional development plans for castings and tool concepts.
• Review tool concepts and cost implications; support cost reduction efforts.
• Analyze dimensional layouts and tool/wax coordination for acceptance.
• Develop action plans for dimensional issues and collaboration with Product Engineer.
• Assist in determining costs and supporting shipping goals for parts.
• May supervise engineers or technicians on projects and address safety considerations.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Industrial engineering

Materials science

Statistical analysis

Technical writing

Education

BS or MS in engineering

Tools

CAD

Excel

Solidview

Unigraphics

Catia

Statistical software

Job description

This position commonly reports to the Engineering Program Manager and may perform one or more of the following engineering functions: Part Engineering, Dimensional Engineering, Quality Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or NDT Level III. Incumbent provides expert judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of products, processes, plans and procedures. Designs methods to improve efficiency in production, reduce process variability and assure compliance with approved 0methods and quality standards exercising discretion and independent judgment in the evaluation of possible courses of conduct and acting or making decisions after the various possibilities have been considered.

Based on their independent judgment and within the scope of their engineering expertise, incumbent is vested with the authority to stop the manufacturing process.

Effective decisions will typically result in successful part programs and considerable financial benefit to the company.

May supervise other engineers and/or technicians on an ongoing basis or as needed for the term of assigned projects.

DIMENSIONAL ENGINEER

Essential Job Functions

• Participate in the concurrent engineering process with customers.
• Participate in correcting engineering related problems.
• Work with customers to ensure that the dimensional tolerances are compatible with process capabilities.
• Prepare plans for dimensional development of the casting including trial pieces, fixture concepts, and straightening techniques.
• Determine shrink factors and special information to be used in each tool. Assist in the review of tool concepts and in providing information to tool vendors.
• Review the dimensional analysis of tools and waxes molded with those tools. Review and analyze dimensional layouts. Determine if tool is acceptable.
• Provide technique cards and/or the input for technique cards.
• Using dimensional inspection results and statistical analysis identify areas requiring further dimensional development.
• Develop written action plans documenting dimensional problems and identifying plans to address those problems.
• Work with the Product Engineer and the computer database to determine costs of specific operations and pursue appropriate cost reduction programs.
• Be cognizant of the specific shipping goals for each part number and support the Manufacturing organization in meeting those goals.
• May supervise other engineers or technicians on assigned projects.
• Identify and address safety considerations within the scope of their job responsibilities.
• Be responsible for annual cost savings projects totaling 3x the employees salary

Education and Qualifications

• Requires a BS or MS degree in engineering with 2+ years relevant experience preferred.
• Broad knowledge of mechanical, industrial, materials science engineering along with investment casting technology.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability in engineering principles and disciplines; employed manufacturing processes; statistical analysis (data correlation); technical report and article preparation; preparing specifications; ability to define, plan, and complete major projects; ability to supervise/direct activities of professionals with diverse expertise.
• Experience using Computer Aided Design, Statistical programs, Excel, Solidview, Unigraphics or Catia skills is preferred.

Relocation is authorized for this position.

National Security and Export Controls

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 comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

About PCC

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.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.