Project Manager

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Bedford Heights (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead capital projects across multiple sites, coordinating Engineering, Operations, and Facilities to develop, approve, and implement scopes, budgets, and schedules that align with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.

The role demands strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a proven track record in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop plans, execute initiatives, and deliver results.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong leadership, people management, and problem-solving.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional, multi-site teams on design, development, installation, release, and production of new processes and equipment.
• Plan, recommend, and implement equipment improvements to enhance production efficiency and safety.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Logistics for delivery schedules of components, tooling, and services.
• Oversee capital equipment installations, ensuring workmanship and safety standards.
• Maintain inventories of maintenance supplies and critical spare parts."
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, including participation in 6S activities.
• Follow established financial procedures when procuring equipment, supplies, and services.
• Coordinate planning and engagement of outside engineering services as required.
• Drive alignment across multiple foundries to enable simultaneous production capabilities.
• Supervise external engineering service providers and contractors as needed.
• Lead the transition of projects from development and qualification into production.
• Develop and manage maintenance and capital project budgets.
• Support programs from prototype development through production launch.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MS or MBA preferred

Job description

Job Description

Project Manager

PCC is seeking a motivated, experienced, and knowledgeable Project Manager to lead special projects within a multi-site organization. The Project Manager's primary role will be coordinating efforts between Engineering, Operations, and Facilities teams to develop and implement capital projects. This role includes oversight of project scope development, project approvals, budget management, installation of capital equipment, and ensuring project milestones are achieved on schedule.

The Project Manager will ensure all projects are completed in alignment with organizational objectives, company policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with cross-functional, multi-site teams and actively participate in decisions related to the design, development, installation, release, and production of new processes and equipment.
• Recommend, plan, and implement equipment improvements to enhance production efficiency, achieve cost containment goals, and support plant growth and safety initiatives.
• Work effectively within a highly cross-functional environment involving customers, manufacturing, product development, supply chain, production control, and logistics teams.
• Partner with external suppliers and contractors to establish delivery schedules for components, tooling, and services, coordinating with Supply Chain and Logistics as needed.
• Oversee capital equipment installations, ensuring workmanship and safety standards are met.
• Maintain inventories of maintenance supplies, critical spare parts, and repair components at appropriate levels.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations, including participation in 6S activities.
• Follow established financial procedures when procuring equipment, supplies, and services.
• Coordinate planning and engagement of outside plant engineering services as required.
• Drive alignment across multiple foundries to enable simultaneous production capabilities.
• Supervise external engineering service providers and contractors as needed.
• Ensure capital equipment installations are completed on time and according to design specifications.
• Lead the transition of projects from development and qualification phases into ongoing production.
• Develop and manage maintenance and capital project budgets.
• Support programs from prototype development through production launch.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to develop plans, execute initiatives, and deliver results against established objectives.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong track record of leadership, people management, and problem-solving.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly organized, self-motivated professional capable of working effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to foster positive working relationships with managers, supervisors, contractors, and technicians.
• Strong skills in documentation, planning, program management, and execution.
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
• Master's degree (MS) or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience in project management, plant engineering, or a related role preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical, electrical, computer-controlled, pneumatic, and hydraulic manufacturing systems.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Export Controls

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.