Manufacturing Process Engineer - Heading

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer to enhance aerospace fastener production. This hands-on role involves optimizing heading processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality output. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and a background in cold heading technology. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation and excellence in manufacturing, where your contributions will significantly impact productivity and quality in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in cold heading.
• Strong understanding of cold heading equipment and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize warm heading processes for aerospace fasteners.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure smooth operation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Metallurgy Knowledge

Machine Troubleshooting

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Cold Heading Equipment Operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD Software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor)

Job description

Country

United States of America

State / County

Ohio

City

West Chester

Division

Fasteners

Company

Mason - Fasteners

Function

Engineering

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

17017

Company Profile

PCC Mason, located in West Chester Township, OH was established in 2019 as PCC Fastener Division's Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence. PCC Mason focusses on design, development & implementation of highly automated and intelligent advanced manufacturing processes for high volume aerospace fastener manufacturing throughout PCC's fastener manufacturing divisions & plants.

Job Description

The Manufacturing Process Engineer - Heading, will be responsible for development, implementation, and continually improve our heading process for manufacture of aerospace fasteners from specialty materials such as Titanium Alloys, Stainless Steel, etc.

This role will be a "hands-on" role & involves evaluating and refining heading process through process enhancements and driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize productivity and ensure consistent product quality in a high-performance manufacturing environment. Prior hands-on experience in operation & tool design of headers / bolt makers (national, Formax, Carlo-Salvi, etc.) is highly desirable.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize warm heading processes and tooling to improve production efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing operations and identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
• Develop and implement best practices for warm heading, including setup procedures, material selection, and quality control.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process-related quality and equipment issues.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, and Production teams to ensure smooth operation and continuous improvement.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) through tooling development, prototyping, and production readiness assessments.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including work instructions, process flows, and PFMEAs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.

Required Skills:

• Familiarity with setup & operation of multi-die cold headers and progressive tooling.
• Knowledge of metallurgy and its impact on cold heading processes.
• Hands-on experience with machine troubleshooting and setup optimization.
• Understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and process capability analysis.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably in cold heading, cold forming, or precision metal forming.
• Strong understanding of cold heading equipment, tooling, and materials.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor) and manufacturing data analysis tools.
• Hands on experience with setup & operation cold heading equipment (National, Formax, Carlo-Salvi, etc.) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions:

• This position typically spends 50% of work time on the production floor and 50% of work time in an office environment.
• Intermittent exposure to moderate noise in a indoor manufacturing environment.
• Occasional travel to other facilities within PCC, Vendor & training sites required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds on an intermittent basis.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist and work at heights on an intermittent basis.
• Requires hand manipulation including simple grasping, pushing, and pulling of materials.
• Must be able to reach and work above and below the shoulder level.
• Must be able to work with and around forklifts and hazardous machinery.
• Must be able to wear all the required Personal Protective Equipment.

Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.

Business Profile

PCC Fasteners and Engineered Products, which include the PCC Industrial & Distribution Group, consist of specialized manufacturing businesses that produce fasteners, precision components, systems, tooling, and engineered system solutions for a diverse group of end customers in the automotive, aerospace & defense, industrial machinery, and other performance-driven markets.

PCC Fasteners and Engineered Products' manufacturing operations are spread over four continents, forming a network of industry-leading companies, which enables our customers to utilize our experience and deep product knowledge wherever they need it. Embedded in a culture of continuous improvement, our assets and industry leadership ensure that we will consistently deliver to our customers the best value in the markets we serve.

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.

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.

Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.

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. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.