Process Engineer

Precision Castparts Corp.; Town of New Hartford (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Quarterly cash bonus

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Process Engineer with a strong background in metallurgical engineering to define and optimize metal forming and casting processes.

You will interface with customers and sales to align requirements with SMC capabilities, and drive improvements across yield and product performance. The role emphasizes understanding physical metallurgy, thermomechanical processing, and metals processing industry standards, with relocation supported as needed and a

Qualifications

• BS in Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science or Chemical Engineering required; MS preferred.
• Solid understanding of physical metallurgy and thermomechanical processing.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and translate into feasible process plans.

Responsibilities

• Define key process parameters and establish process capabilities and control methods.
• Develop efficient manufacturing methods to meet product requirements.
• Implement cost, product, and process improvements with sustainability.
• Monitor product performance including properties, length, straightness, and yield.
• Review customer specifications for acceptance and interface with sales to resolve gaps.
• Maintain document control systems and databases and participate in management reviews.
• Interface with customers on quality-related issues.

Skills

Technical competence

Customer interaction

Senior leadership presentation

Education

BS in Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science or Chemical Engineering

MS in Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science or Chemical Engineering preferred

Job description

Administering to daily technical issues; understanding the product end use and material constraints defining internal requirements necessary to produce the product and addressing customer technical concerns.

Essential Functions

1. Define Key process parameters and establish process capabilities and control methodology.
2. Develop efficient methods of manufacturing to meet product requirements
3. Develop and implement cost reductions, product improvement, process improvement and yield improvement processes that are sustainable.
4. Monitor product performance – properties, physical characteristics (length, straightness, surface condition) and yield.
5. Review customer specifications for acceptance
6. Interface with sales personnel and customers to resolve any differential between customer requirements and SMC capabilities
7. Maintain document control systems and associated databases
8. Participate in Management review meetings as needed
9. Interface with customers on quality related issues

Qualifications

BS in Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science or Chemical Engineering, with at least 2 years of relevant experience in the metals processing industry. MS in Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science or Chemical Engineering preferred. A thorough understanding of physical metallurgy as it applies to thermomechanical processing and properties of metals is also required.

Special Skills

The Process Engineer will have knowledge of the principles and practices of VAR/VIM/ESR melting, the ability to prepare written reports and correspondence as well as presentations to senior leadership, 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 excellent written and verbal

• Technical competence
• Ability to interact with customers
• Strong understanding of products and processes
• Ability to troubleshoot and address customer concerns
• Strong communication skills. Ability to present to senior leadership team.

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.

Sufficient mobility and dexterity for shop floor observation and interactions.

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.

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.

Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $92,200 to $138,200 US Dollar (USD) Salaried 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 1.5X 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.

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.