With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the spanet 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 spanet. 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.
The Investing Process Engineer will be responsible for understanding and improving the investing processes across all PCC Structurals casting plants. This includes hands-on involvement in process control, implementation of best practices, and driving cost-saving initiatives. The role will also focus on collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and communicating with various levels of operations, engineering, and management.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Gain in-depth knowledge of the investing processes across all Structurals casting plants.
- Lead and implement process improvement projects, coordinating necessary resources and ensuring measurable cost-saving results.
- Host regular sessions to share and review investing best practices among all plants.
- Assist in maintaining and enhancing process control within the core facility.
- Drive multiple projects including raw material qualification and system upgrades throughout the Structurals plants.
- Work with multi-disciplinary teams and communicate effectively with all levels of operations, engineering, and management.
- Identify and support R&D initiatives, including source development, system upgrades, and new shell system implementation.
- Propose and lead additional projects in process improvement, engineering, and R&D.
- Travel to different plants and facilities as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. Master’s degree desired.
- 7+ years of experience in process improvement, engineering, or operations in a manufacturing setting.
- Strong knowledge of the investing processes in structural casting.
- Experience with process control and driving cost-saving initiatives.
- Ability to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and projects.
- Excellent communication skills, with experience working with engineering, operations, and management teams.
- Proven track record of successful project management and R&D involvement.
- Willingness to travel as needed to support various plant operations.
OTHERS
- Understanding of both aqueous and non-aqueous ceramic oxide slurry systems.
- Understanding of non-aqueous binder manufacturing.
- Knowledge of ceramic core making process.
- An understanding of high temperature metal-ceramic thermodynamics.
- Basic understanding of ceramic oxide raw material manufacturing processes.
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.
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.
