Modeling Systems Engineer

Precision Castparts Corp.; Henderson (NV); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TIMET, a PCC subsidiary, seeks a senior deformation modeling specialist to coordinate global modeling efforts and drive advanced simulation tool usage in titanium manufacturing. This role focuses on titanium deformation processes, microstructure prediction, and ICME methodologies within TIMET and PCC teams.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD or Masters in metals/materials with relevant industrial experience, and can collaborate with software vendors and plant users to deliver metallurgical support

Qualifications

• PhD or Masters in metals/materials with deformation modeling experience.
• Experience with deformation modeling of aerospace materials, titanium preferred.
• Experience with DEFORM numerical modeling.
• Industrial experience with modeling applications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate TIMET's global deformation modeling efforts and validate simulation tools.
• Develop microstructure prediction tools and ICME methodologies.
• Represent TIMET in PCC modeling teams and with software vendors.
• Provide metallurgical support to operations and customers.
• Manage TIMET’s internal databases for modeling.
• Support plant-based users of modeling software.

Job description

Titanium Metals Corporation (“TIMET”) offers a full range of titanium products, including ingot and slab, forging billet and mill forms. TIMET is vertically integrated, capable of making its own titanium sponge. In 2011, more than 75 percent of TIMET's sales were to aerospace and defense end markets. TIMET operates seven primary melting or mill facilities in Henderson, Nevada; Toronto, Ohio; Morgantown, Pennsylvania; Vallejo, California; Witton, England; Waunarlwydd, Wales; and Ugine, France, and employs approximately 2,750 people. In December 2012, TIMET was acquired by Precision Castparts Corp. (“PCC”). PCC is a worldwide, diversified manufacturer of complex metal components and products. It serves the aerospace, power and general industrial markets. PCC is a publicly-traded corporation listed on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol “PCP”) and a member of the Fortune 500 and S&P 500. PCC had fiscal year 2013 sales of approximately $8.4 billion and currently has approximately 28,000 employees in more than 150 manufacturing facilities in 15 countries and 30 U.S. states.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for coordinating TIMET’s global deformation modeling efforts, driving effective use of simulation tools, participating with PCC businesses in a wide range of ICME activities and representing TIMET and PCC in external ICME and related computational simulation activities.

Essential Functions

• Development and application of advanced computational methods relating to manufacture of titanium and other non ferrous metal products
• Development/assessment of microstructure prediction tools
• Development of ICME methodologies for use in TIMET’s businesses with specific focus on prediction of mechanical properties
• Validation of simulation tools
• Development and Management of TIMET’s internal databases relating to modeling
• Representing TIMET in PCC’s modeling teams/forums
• Representing TIMET with software vendors
• Provision of computer modeling services as part of TIMET’s global modeling team with focus on providing advanced support to the plant based users of software:
• Metallurgical support to operations and customers as required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Experience with numerical modeling methods and deformation modeling required (especially DEFORM).
• Knowledge of the principles of metallurgical phase transformations, grain growth etc would be a significant advantage.
• Experience in the use of software used to predict phase diagrams would be desirable.
• Working knowledge of titanium metallurgy (preferred, but not mandatory), and metal working operations desirable,.
• Commitment to “Supply Chain” Improvement and Customer Focus
• Strong facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.
• The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.

Education and Experience

PhD in a metals or materials discipline with an emphasis on the development and/or use of computational method or a Masters degree in a metals or materials discipline (preferred) with minimum 2 years of industrial experience in the area of deformation modeling.

Experience with deformation modeling of aerospace materials, with titanium experience preferred.

Industrial experience with application of modeling desirable but not mandatory

Special Skills

• Ability and desire to work in a 24 hour per day, 7 day per week fast paced manufacturing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and analytical skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with all organization levels

Additional Notes

Ability to work weekend and holidays as required. Some travel required

Physical Dimensions

Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and climb. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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.

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.

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.