Product Engineer

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Connecticut; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) Groton division is seeking a Product Engineer to ensure conformance of parts produced by the Operations group.

The role targets cost reductions through design improvements, tighter process control, and improved quality of castings while supporting manufacturing to meet customer delivery timelines in line with PCC Structurals procedures. Responsibilities include on-demand technical support for manufacturing, root-cause and corrective actions for MRB, improving part

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in engineering required.
• 2+ years in the manufacturing industry.
• Broad knowledge of mechanical, industrial, or materials science engineering.
• Strong data processing and Excel skills.
• Aerospace experience and knowledge of statistics are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-demand technical assistance for manufacturing operations.
• Own root-cause and corrective action for MRB.
• Improve part manufacturability through process optimization.
• Ensure dimensional compliance through process optimization.
• Translate customer blueprints into inspection requirements.
• Coordinate design of gaging/fixturing/tooling for labor improvements.
• Support dimensional evaluations including AS9102 and CMM inspections.
• Liaise with customer contacts and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

GD&T principles

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Country: United States of America

State / County: Connecticut

City: Groton

Division: Structurals

Company: Groton

Function: Engineering

Workplace Type: On-Site

Position type: Full Time

PURPOSE:

The Product Engineer is responsible for the overall conformance of parts produced by the Operations group. Primary objectives include achieving cost reductions on existing products through improved design, process control, improving the quality of all castings, and supporting manufacturing to meet customer delivery timelines. The Product Engineer works with the Engineering Department in accordance with all PCC Structurals procedures and customer specifications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide on demand technical assistance for manufacturing operations.
• Root cause and corrective action ownership for all MRB.
• Responsible for improving part manufacturability through process optimization.
• Responsible for dimensional compliance through process optimization.
• Focal for translating customer provided blueprints into inspection requirements.
• Optimize part specific gaging requirements to improve part level dimensional conformance.
• Coordinate the design of gaging/fixturing/tooling as it applies to the labor improvement initiatives.
• Primary support for all dimensional evaluations including both AS9102 Form 3 and production CMM inspections.
• Assists with Tooling & Special Charges projects.
• May be assigned to special cost reduction initiatives as part of a multi-discipline team.
• Follow-up on the progress of the project through the manufacturing process.
• Work with supervisors and leads to assess risk to schedule.
• Liaise with customer commercial and technical contacts

SPECIAL SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Analytical skills, critical thinking, and communication skills are critical to this position.
• Thorough understanding of GD&T principles.
• Ability to lift and move 35 pounds.
• Ability to pass an eye exam.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to the Product Engineering Manager.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's or associate degree in engineering preferred.
• 2 years' experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Broad knowledge of mechanical, industrial, or materials science engineering.
• Mental and visual concentration on work while coordinating manual dexterity for sustained work periods.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work with cross functional technical resources.
• Must have good understanding of data processing, MS Excel.
• Aerospace experience preferred.
• Understanding of statistics preferred.

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 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 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. & 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.