Engineering Specialist - Dunkirk

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); City of Dunkirk (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Quarterly bonus plan

Paid time off & benefits

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Dunkirk, NY seeks an experienced engineer to join the process and quality team, review processes for compliance, and develop manufacturing routes for conversion customers.

You will support quality functions including internal SWI auditing, document control, and operator training, while helping drive process improvements, yield, and cost reductions across the forging operations. Relocation is authorized; this role requires on-site collaboration with shop floor teams

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a technical field or equivalent education/experience.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes; metals industry a plus.
• Ability to prepare written reports, build relationships, and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Review process performance against key parameters and SPC data.
• Review and approve Homogenization cycles, furnace surveys, and calibration reports.
• Disposition and close variances or upgrade to IRR; track variances and IRR for root cause analysis.
• Support development and maintenance of forge tables and related programs for toll conversion customers.
• Assist in cost reduction, product and process improvement, and yield improvement.

Skills

Technical competence

Shop floor interaction

Product and process understanding

Troubleshoot non-conformances

Strong communication

Education

Associate's degree in a technical field

Job description

Country

United States of America

State / County

New York

City

Dunkirk

Division

Metals

Company

New Hartford/Dunkirk

Function

Engineering

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

24230

Job Description

Summary

This role will assist the Dunkirk process and quality engineering team to review processes for compliance and develop manufacturing routes for conversion customers. This individual will also support quality functions including internal SWI auditing, document control, and operator training.

Essential Functions

• Review performance against key process parameters to establish process capabilities, which includes regular review of SPC data.
• Review and approve Homogenization cycles, furnace surveys, and furnace related calibration reports.
• Disposition and close variances or upgrade to IRR if needed. Additionally track variances and IRR's for root cause analysis.
• Support development and maintenance of forge tables and associated 4K ton press and GFM programs for toll conversion customers.
• Assist in the implementation of cost reductions, product improvement, process improvement and yield improvement processes with the process engineering team.
• Monitor product performance - properties, physical characteristics (length, straightness, surface condition) and yield.
• Create, maintain, and training on quality documents (CP's, PC's, SWI's, OPL's, Quality Alerts)
• Participate in internal SWI and 6S audits.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Employee will have an associate's degree in a technical field or equivalent education or experience. The employee should have a basic understanding of manufacturing processes and their expected outputs, experience within the metals manufacturing industry is a plus. The employee is expected to have adequate experience handling process data and understanding how to critically review processes for non-conformances.

The employee will also have the ability to prepare written reports and correspondence, the ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally, the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.

Competencies

• Technical competence
• Ability to interact with shop operators
• Understanding of products and processes
• Ability to troubleshoot non-conformances
• Strong communication skills.

Physical Dimensions

Physical Demands - Frequently moves about the production facilities. Must be able to detect unsafe conditions from long distances. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sufficient mobility and dexterity for shop floor observation and interactions.

Work Environment - The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required the use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office and shop floor environment.

Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $20.75 to $31.0 0 US Dollar (USD) Hourly 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 1X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company'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 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.

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.

Company Profile

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.