Engineering Specialist - Dunkirk

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

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly cash bonus plan

120 hours paid time off per year

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and basicLife

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Dunkirk, NY is seeking a Quality/Process Engineer to assist the process and quality engineering team by reviewing processes for compliance and developing manufacturing routes for conversion customers.

You will review SPC data, approve homogenization cycles and furnace reports, disposition variances, and support forge tables and press programs for toll conversion customers. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and operator training.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent education/experience.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and outputs; metals industry a plus.
• Ability to review process data and identify non-conformances; strong written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Review performance against key process parameters and SPC data to establish process capability.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain forge tables and 4K ton press/GFM programs for toll conversions.
• Support cost reductions, product/process improvements, and yield enhancements with the team.
• Monitor product properties, length, straightness, surface condition, and yield.
• Create and train on quality documents (CPs, PCs, SWIs, OPLs, Quality Alerts).
• Participate in internal SWI and 6S audits.

Skills

Technical competence

Shop floor interaction

Process data review

Written reports

Education

Associate's degree in a technical field

Tools

Metals manufacturing

Job description

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

1. Review performance against key process parameters to establish process capabilities, which includes regular review of SPC data.

2. Review and approve Homogenization cycles, furnace surveys, and furnace related calibration reports.

3. Disposition and close variances or upgrade to IRR if needed. Additionally track variances and IRR’s for root cause analysis.

4. Support development and maintenance of forge tables and associated 4K ton press and GFM programs for toll conversion customers.

5. Assist in the implementation of cost reductions, product improvement, process improvement and yield improvement processes with the process engineering team.

6. Monitor product performance – properties, physical characteristics (length, straightness, surface condition) and yield.

7. Create, maintain, and training on quality documents (CP’s, PC’s, SWI’s, OPL’s, Quality Alerts)

8. 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.

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

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.

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 $20.75 to $31.00 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.

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.