Product Engineer

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); North Grafton (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off 120 hours

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Quarterly cash bonus plan

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in North Grafton, MA, is seeking a Product Engineer to lead proposal, design, and development of forging, tooling, and manufacturing processes.

This role focuses on cost-effective manufacturing and continuous cost improvement for aerospace and energy products. The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical or Materials Engineering degree, forging experience, proficiency in 3D modeling (CATIA V5), GD&T, and statistical methods.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required, BS Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering preferred.
• Forging experience preferred.
• 3D Modeling, CATIA V5 Preferred.
• Classical blueprint interpretation / GD&T knowledge.
• Statistical Analysis. (Six Sigma, Minitab, Quantum SPC).
• Fundamental knowledge of hydraulic forging presses and press Data Acquisition Systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost effective, creative and competitive manufacturing estimates for new customer products. Estimates must include Non-Recurring Costs associated with the processes and Recurring Costs associated with tooling and qualification.
• Support 3D design of forging product.
• Support 3D design of mechanically sound forging tooling and HT/Machining Fixtures.
• Design new product processes and implementation within the manufacturing environment.
• Work within the engineering team to risk assess forging products/tooling through use of FEA simulation modeling.
• Customer support relating to new product design/introduction and product quality issues. Respond to customer inquiries on existing products.
• MRB and product repair operations for damaged forging products.
• Root cause investigate and remedial action to reduce rework.
• Continuous cost reduction efforts with emphasis in material utilization and operational steps.

Skills

3D Modeling

Forging experience

GD&T knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Minitab

Six Sigma

Quantum SPC

Job description

Location

• Country: United States of America
• State / County: Massachusetts
• City: North Grafton
• Division: Wyman Gordon
• Company: Grafton
• Function: Engineering
• Workplace Type: On-Site
• Position type: Full Time

Opportunity ID: 23704

Job Description

Purpose

This position is accountable for proposal, design, and development of the forging, tooling, and manufacturing processes required to satisfy the customers' product specifications. It is the Product Engineer's responsibility to ensure these processes are cost effective and within the manufacturing capabilities of the company. Furthermore, the Product Engineer is responsible for continuous cost improvement of products to improve the company's overall competitiveness in the aerospace and energy markets.

In a "hand's on" roll, the Product Engineer is required to support the manufacturing operation for technical and quality issues as they relate to the products. The candidate must have sound manufacturing and technical experience in forging processes and supplementary manufacturing operations. Additionally, experience is required in secondary operations such as Heat Treat, Machining and Inspection. The candidate must be capable of articulating with all levels of the organization. He/She must have a high mechanical aptitude and be capable of providing engineered solutions within the manufacturing processes. The applicant must be motivated, detail oriented, analytical and team oriented.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide cost effective, creative and competitive manufacturing estimates for new customer products. Estimates must include Non-Recurring Costs associated with the processes and Recurring Costs associated with tooling and qualification.
• Support 3D design of forging product.
• Support 3D design of mechanically sound forging tooling and HT/Machining Fixtures.
• Design new product processes and implementation within the manufacturing environment.
• Work within the engineering team to risk assess forging products/tooling through use of FEA simulation modeling.
• Customer support relating to new product design/introduction and product quality issues. Respond to customer inquiries on existing products.
• MRB and product repair operations for damaged forging products.
• Root cause investigate and remedial action to reduce rework.
• Continuous cost reduction efforts with emphasis in material utilization and operational steps.

Requirements

• Engineering degree required, BS Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering preferred.
• Forging experience preferred
• 3D Modeling, CATIA V5 Preferred.
• Classical blueprint interpretation / GD&T knowledge.
• Statistical Analysis. (Six Sigma, Minitab, Quantum SPC).
• Fundamental knowledge of hydraulic forging presses and press Data Acquisition Systems.

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.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $65000 to $85000 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 2X 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.