Product Engineer

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

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Mentor, Ohio is seeking a Product Engineer to support new product introductions, continuous improvement, and manufacturing.

You will develop processes, ensure design quality, issue engineering instructions, and manage on-schedule releases within budget while driving cost reductions. The role requires strong analytical and leadership skills, experience in manufacturing, and proficiency with CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering and product development.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Responsibilities

• Develops processes, defines controls, and reduces scrap on assigned parts.
• Maintains high quality for product design and engineering instructions.
• Manages on-schedule product releases within budgeted costs.
• Identifies and implements cost reduction opportunities.
• Uses statistical analysis to evaluate yield and dimensions in casting.
• Prepares part procedures and coordinates tool design activities.
• Conducts product qualifications and continuous process improvement.

Skills

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Quality management

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Position Summary

The Product Engineer position is responsible for Product Engineering activities to support new product introduction, continuous improvement and manufacturing.

Essential Functions

• Develops processes, defines controls, and institutes effective scrap elimination efforts on assigned parts.
• Maintain a high level of quality for product design.
• Write, issue, and continually update Engineering instructions
• Manage activities to stay on schedule for product release, while maintaining budgeted development and part costs.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities.
• Continuously evaluations/improves processes in order to maintain or improve upon budgeted yields.
• Conduct dimensional probability studies.
• Initiates, completes, and submit product qualifications
• Develop and implement part specific procedures
• Use statistical and graphical analysis techniques to disposition yield and dimensional elements of the casting process.
• Conceptual design of required tooling and coordination of detailed design and build with in house and outside tool rooms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Proven analytical, problem solving, and process improvement ability.
• Working knowledge of process control methods
• Demonstrated ability to develop & execute action plans that will deliver results
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.
• The ability to handle high stress associated with high activity with tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Desired Skills

• Highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Proficiency in a major, industry standard 3D CAD software package
• Working knowledge of Zero Defect Program: PFMEA, Control Plan, Process Control
• Proven experience in Manufacturing Industry.

Experience & Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials or other related Engineering discipline.

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.

About PCC

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.