Process Engineer

Country
United States of America
State / County
New Hampshire
City
Northfield
Division
Structurals
Company
Tilton/Franklin
Function
Engineering
Workplace Type
On-Site
Position type
Full Time
Opportunity ID

15135

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.

Job Description

SALARY RANGE: $78,800 - $118,200*

* Depending upon experience

SUMMARY:

Responsible for evaluating existing manufacturing processes and configuring manufacturing systems to reduce cost, increase yield, and improve safety. Should utilize best practices and statistical methods to improve operational success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead change management and kaizen initiatives in manufacturing.
• Develop innovative solutions.
• Coordinate engineering trials through production departments.
• Ensure that procedures are maintained and followed.
• Communicate project results to management.
• Assist in capital projects related to process area.
• Advise and implement corrective actions.
• Work with equipment designers and manufacturing officers to develop more cost-effective methods of manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot existing processes.
• Research and purchase of new manufacturing technology.
• Ensure project are completed on time and within financial budgets.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must comply with all applicable safety requirements, policies and procedures, while maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
• Must participate in required training, medical monitoring, safety, and health evaluations and programs.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in all designated areas of facility.
• *Perform all physical functions of position; standing, stooping, bending, sitting, walking, twisting, kneeling, turning and lifting of materials up to 35 lbs.
• Meet established attendance standards.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Must report any work-related injury or illness immediately to your direct supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Metallurgical, or Materials engineering or related discipline.
• 3 to 10 years manufacturing engineering experience.
• Knowledgeable in statistical analysis.
• Strong experience in lean.
• Investment casting experience preferred.

* PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, twist, turn, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, kneel, stoop, bend, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.