Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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 Summary:

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for optimizing manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement? Join our dynamic team as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer! In this role, you'll leverage your extensive experience to spend 80% of your time on the production floor and 20% in the office, actively enhancing safety, quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness. Be a key player in our journey towards operational excellence!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Innovate and Lead: Spearhead process improvements using advanced statistical analysis, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, and engineering principles to meet key performance metrics in safety, quality, throughput, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Collaborate and Resolve: Lead cross-functional teams to analyze root causes of production issues, implement corrective actions, and monitor results for ongoing performance improvement.
• Streamline and Optimize: Partner with manufacturing, quality, engineering, maintenance, and purchasing teams to manage and streamline production processes for maximum efficiency and minimum cost.
• Ensure Excellence: Define production sequences, inspection criteria, tooling, gauges, and fixtures to ensure products meet or exceed customer specifications.
• Standardize and Enhance: Develop and maintain SOPs that boost safety, quality, productivity, and reduce machine downtime, scrap, and delinquencies.
• Drive Projects: Oversee the planning and execution of capital improvement projects to achieve cost savings and increase throughput.
• Manage Costs: Collaborate with finance and materials management to maintain accurate manufacturing costs, process routings, and bills of materials.
• Train and Guide: Mentor and train production staff on best practices, production procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure consistent, high-quality output.
• Collaborate with Suppliers: Work with purchasing and suppliers to enhance process reliability, lower costs, and secure high-quality materials.
• Provide Expertise: Offer technical expertise to resolve production issues and ensure continuous improvement in product and process quality.
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of technological advancements and process innovations that could improve manufacturing operations.
• Maintain Equipment: Collaborate with maintenance and manufacturing teams to ensure equipment is properly set, maintained, and calibrated for consistent high-quality production.
• Document Processes: Maintain accurate documentation for all manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Promote Safety: Foster a "Safety 24/7" culture by driving safety initiatives to prevent accidents and ensure a zero-incident environment.
• Adapt and Perform: Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, and 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in machining (e.g., Header, Roll Former, Chucker, CNC, Traub, Point, Shave, etc.).
• Proficiency in process improvement methodologies; Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• Deep understanding of Total Quality Management (TQM) principles and tools, including root cause analysis, demand flow, process design, bills of material, and Value Stream Mapping.

Required Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, safety regulations, and operating procedures; effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid mathematical skills, including advanced algebra and geometry in manufacturing applications.
• Strong problem-solving and reasoning skills, with the ability to execute written, verbal, or diagram-based instructions effectively.
• Competence in reading blueprints, router instructions, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and other precision instruments.
• Results-driven with a strong ability to meet deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and QAD.
• Experience with inspection equipment such as micrometers, comparators, and dial calipers.

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