Product Engineer

Precision Castparts Corp.; Town of New Hartford (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonus program

PTO 120 hours + 10 holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Product Engineer to serve as the technical interface between customers and Special Metals. The role includes addressing daily technical issues, understanding product end use, and defining internal requirements to produce compliant parts.

The position supports Sales, Manufacturing and Quality with technical reviews of RFQs, orders and specifications, and provides direction for new products and inquiries. Relocation is authorized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required, preferably Metallurgical or Materials
• Advanced degree and/or 1–3 years of experience is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact with customers and provide technical guidance

Responsibilities

• Administer daily technical issues under the Manager to ensure a reliable product
• Define/approve process routes to meet material and end-use constraints
• Maintain ongoing technical interface with customers through meetings and discussions
• Perform technical evaluations addressing customer concerns
• Investigate claims and document findings
• Provide technical direction for new products and inquiries
• Provide technical support to Sales, Manufacturing and Quality as needed

Skills

Technical competence

Customer interaction

Product/process knowledge

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Advanced degree / 1–3 years experience a plus

Job description

Provide technical interface between the customer and Special Metals. The functional responsibilities of the position include administering to daily technical issues, understanding the product end use and material constraints, defining internal requirements necessary to product the product and addressing customer technical concerns when a product fails to meet expectations. In addition, the product engineer is responsible for providing technical support for Sales (review of RFQs, new orders and specifications), Manufacturing (definition of process steps and item review) and Quality (definition of MOMs).

Essential Functions

• Administer to daily technical issues as directed by the Manager for ensuring a consistent and reliable product.
• Define/approve process routes (items) necessary to meet the product material and end use property constraints.
• Maintain an ongoing technical interface via technical meetings and discussions with the customer as assigned.
• Perform necessary technical evaluations to address customer concerns.
• Investigate claims and document findings.
• Provide technical direction for new products and inquires.
• Provide technical support where appropriate to other areas of the organization

Qualifications

Education and Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required preferably in Metallurgical Engineering or Material Science. An advance degree and/or one to three years of experience is a plus.

Special Skills

The employee will have knowledge of the principles and practices 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 external, excellent written and verbal communications skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.

• 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 $69,100 to $103,700 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.