Heat Treat Manufacturing Process Improvement Co-Op

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in Houston, TX, invites a Co-op Manufacturing Process Improvement Intern to support Engineering and Production at the Aerocraft Heat Treat facility.

You will study workflow, material movement, and tooling to identify cost reductions and efficiency improvements. Work will involve developing current-state flow diagrams, collaborating with project engineers, and beginning implementation of improvements.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Prior internship or co-op experience preferred.
• Experience with data analysis and process improvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth studies on assigned processes to understand current state workflow, requirements, procedures, and specifications.
• Develop flow diagrams for current state processes, movement, and documentation.
• Provide recommendations to reduce costs, improve efficiency, manage resources, and opportunities for automation.
• Begin implementation process of recommended improvements.
• Collaborate with project engineers and other stakeholders to ensure successful project completion.

Skills

Prioritization

Time management

Verbal communication

Analytical abilities

Workflow analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's/Master degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Country: United States of America

State / County: Texas

City: Houston

Division: Wyman Gordon

Company: Houston

Function: Operations

Workplace Type: On-Site

Position type: Full Time

Opportunity ID: 23815

Job Description

Position Summary

POSITION SUMMARY: The Co-op Manufacturing Process Improvement Intern will support the Engineering and Production Teams by conducting in-depth studies of workflow at the Aerocraft Heat Treat facility, Heat Treatment Trays and Tooling, and the Brinell Testing Process. The intern will investigate various aspects of material movement, life cycles, and workflow optimization to provide concrete recommendations for cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and effective resource management. This role involves close collaboration with project engineers and other stakeholders to ensure successful project completion and implementation of improvement suggestions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth studies on assigned processes to understand current state workflow, requirements, procedures, and specifications.
• Develop flow diagrams for current state; processes, part movement, documentation
• Provide recommendations to reduce costs, improve efficiency, manage resources, and opportunities for automation.
• Begin implementation process of recommended improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Projects and Measurements of Success

Project 1: Workflow Study at Aerocraft Heat Treat Facility

• Responsibility: Conduct a workflow study to determine the optimum layout for product staging, product flow, loading areas, racks, and tooling at the Aerocraft Heat Treat Facility. Collaborate with Process Engineer for implementation of improvements.
• Measurements of Success: Completed project study with documented recommendations for optimal part staging, layout, and product flow in the Aerocraft heat treat facility.

Project 2: Heat Treatment Trays and Tooling

• Responsibility: Conduct study of various heat treatment trays and tools providing information on alloy material, supplier, and theoretical life of the item. Determine cost reduction opportunities in tray selection, design, longevity, and usage.
• Measurements of Success: Completed project study providing documentation of various tray and tool composition and life expectancies, current performance, optimal inventory per type, and replacement frequency.

Project 3: Brinell Testing Process

• Responsibility: Conduct a study of the current Brinell process to determine the optimal way to incorporate automation. Collaborate with Production, Process Engineer, Quality, and IT to determine ideal future state of information transactions to accommodate automation in the production environment.
• Measurements of Success: Completed project study providing documentation of recommended future state Brinell automation process. Changes initiated to incorporate ideal future state automation for production.

Required Skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong time management skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with workflow analysis and process improvement techniques.

Education

• Actively enrolled or pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Experience

• Prior internship or co-op experience preferred.
• Experience with data analysis and process improvement projects is a plus.

Work Conditions

• Based in a manufacturing and office setting.
• Involves collaborative work with departments including Engineering, Production, and Quality.
• Requires the ability to work full or part-time for at least 5 months.
• Exposure to manufacturing elements such as noise, machinery, and other materials associated with engineering and production processes.

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 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.

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.