Production Engineer LPCS

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Quarterly cash bonus

401K

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership

Job summary

PCC Structurals is seeking a Production Engineer to support the development and optimization of investment castings. The role focuses on dimensional and metallurgical engineering, improving process efficiency and reducing variability.

You will work with manufacturing personnel and cross-functional teams to implement effective solutions and achieve cost savings. The incumbent will read blueprints, manage metallurgical qualification, and ensure gating design meets PCC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• Broad knowledge of mechanical, industrial, materials science engineering and investment casting.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, statistics and technical reporting.
• Proficiency with Solidworks, GD&T, statistics tools, and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to interact with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify and correct engineering related problems.
• Perform hands-on manufacturing process review and root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing tools and procedures to support production.
• Lead cost reduction projects and rework plans to correct non-conforming product.
• Review customer drawings and specification changes for impact.
• Coordinate with Quality, Sales, Planning, Manufacturing, and production personnel.
• May supervise other engineers or technicians on assigned projects.
• Participate in the concurrent engineering process with customers.
• Plan and manage part metallurgical qualification.
• Read and interpret blueprints with GD&T.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Process review

Quality improvement

Cross-functional

Reading drawings GD&T

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

GD&T

Statistics software

Excel

Job description

PURPOSE

This position reports to the Engineering Program Manager and performs the function of Production Engineering including dimensional and part/metallurgical engineering responsibilities to aid in the production of investment castings.

Incumbent is responsible for the development and optimization of all assigned product and strive to produce high quality, statistically repeatable investment castings.

Incumbent plans and conducts research and/or development of products, processes, plans and procedures. Designs methods to improve efficiency in production, reduce process variability and assure compliance with production constraints and quality standards. Must exercise discretion, independent judgment, and urgency in the evaluation and execution of possible courses of actions.

Effective decisions will result in successful part programs and considerable financial benefit to the company.

Incumbent must work with the manufacturing employees and operations leaders to identify and define quality and production obstacles and to successfully implement effective solutions.

Incumbent will work with a team of other engineers and/or technicians on an ongoing basis or as needed for the term of assigned projects.

PRODUCTION ENGINEER

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for identifying and correcting engineering related problems.


• Perform hands on manufacturing process review and root cause analysis.


• Develop and maintain manufacturing tools and procedures to support production.


• Perform cost reduction projects and rework plans to correct non-conforming product.


• Present on projects and product related activities


• Ability to handle many projects with tight deadlines.


• Demonstrates high urgency and strong motivation.


• Develop written action plans documenting quality problems and identifying plans to address those problems.


• Establish part routers in accordance with PCC procedures and customer requirements.


• Provide input for and review the manufacturing work instructions and technique cards.


• Review customer drawings and specification changes for impact.


• Assist in preparing quotes.


• Coordinate with Quality, Sales, Planning, Manufacturing, and production personnel.


• May supervise other engineers or technicians on assigned projects.


• Participate in the concurrent engineering process with customers.


• Work with customers to ensure that their specifications and designs are compatible with casting manufacturing process capabilities.


• Responsible for gating design and metallurgical quality.


• Plan and manage part metallurgical qualification.


• Read and interpret blueprints with GD&T.


• Create the dimensional engineering requirements and work with vendors to develop tooling concepts and verify effective fabrication of tooling and fixturing.


• Review the dimensional result of tools and wax patterns.


• Review and analyze dimensional layouts, CMM/Blue light data, and First Article Inspections.


• Use dimensional inspection results and statistical analysis to identify areas requiring.


• Identify and address safety considerations within the scope of job responsibilities.


• Be cognizant of the specific shipping goals for each part number and support the Manufacturing organization in meeting those goals.


• Responsible for annual cost savings projects totaling 3x the employee's salary.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or equivalent technical experience may be considered.


• Broad knowledge of mechanical, industrial, materials science engineering along with investment casting technology.


• Knowledge and demonstrated ability in engineering principles and disciplines; employed manufacturing processes; statistical analysis (data correlation); technical report and article preparation; preparing specifications; ability to define, plan, and complete major projects; ability to supervise/direct activities of professionals with diverse expertise.


• Experience using Computer Aided Design (Solidworks), GD&T, Statistical programs, and Excel.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Capable of interacting with various levels of the organization.


• Must be able to work well with the hourly work force to effectively address their requests.

PCC Structurals is committed to a diverse workforce. As Equal Opportunity Employer, VEVRAA Federal Contractor, affirmative action employer we provide equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations and ordinances \"Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Status/VEVRAA Federal Contractor\". Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as PCC Structurals desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. PCC Structurals complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 503-652-3512 for assistance. PCC Structurals is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor committed to providing priority referrals of protected veterans for its openings. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. PCC Structurals complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please visit www.eeoc.gov. Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.

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.

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

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

Quarterly Cash Bonus Program

Full benefits that start on the 1st of the month following your hire date

401K

Paid holidays, vacations, and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership reimbursement for you and your family

Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement

And so much more!

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.