Design Engineer Level II

United States of America
California
South Gate
Wyman Gordon
Shultz Steel
Engineering
On-Site
Full Time

  


9061

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) is a leading worldwide, diversified manufacturer of complex metal components and products. It serves the aerospace, power, and general industrial markets. PCC is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, and forged components used in jet aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines. The Company is also a leading producer of highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace and other general industrial markets, manufactures extruded seamless pipe, fittings, forgings, and clad products for power generation and oil & gas applications, and supplies metal alloys and other materials to the casting and forging industries.  PCC is a high quality business with dominant positions in most segments of the markets in which it serves.

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, this over 10 billion dollar company employs more than 29,500 people worldwide.  PCC has over 160 plants and has a presence in twenty-six states in the US and in over a dozen countries.  PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers and shareholders while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

Effective early February 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffet, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Business Profile: 

Wyman-Gordon: Wyman-Gordon is a worldwide supplier to the aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets. We hold quality accreditations for all of the major airframe and engine manufacturers for both civil and military applications. Wyman-Gordon creates rotating closed-die forgings which are critical for aerospace and land-based gas turbines.  Wyman-Gordon also manufactures structural forgings for airframe, nuclear, petrochemical, power generation, and space applications.

Location Profile:

Located in South Gate, California, Shultz Steel is a state-of-the-art forging company specializing in large complex open and closed die forgings for the aerospace industry.  We are a supplier of forged products to customers worldwide, with quality accreditations for all the major airframe manufacturers.  As a vertically integrated company, Shultz processes include everything from vacuum arc re-melting of low alloy steels to target machining of impression die forged product.  Shultz manufactures structural forgings for both civil and military airframes, as well as seamless rolled rings for jet engine, industrial, and space applications. Safety is our priority, not only for our employees, but also for the flying public, warfighters, and astronauts that depend on our products.

Position Summary:

Level Two: Develops process plans and designs for the manufacture of our parts and tools under direct supervision.

 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Transfers customer data sets and generate drawings for estimates using CAD tools and other available software.
  • Creates forging drawings and 3D models from customer drawings and models using CAD tools.
  • Creates drawings and 3D models necessary for the manufacture of the dies and forging tools using the CAD tools and instruction from the supervising engineer.
  • Performs area, volume and weight calculations using CAD tools.
  • Set up and run simulations to test forging process concepts using simulation software.
  • Creates detailed operation sequence and Standard Work documentation necessary for the production process per the process information provided by the supervising engineer.
  • Develops a general knowledge of the concepts and standards used in part and process design with attention to potential lack of fill, defect formation, mismatch and die failure.
  • Develops a general knowledge of the techniques, hardware and software used to inspect forgings and dies.
  • Performs simple inspection procedures to dimensionally check dies and forgings.
  • Any other duties assigned.

 

Required Skills:

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, blueprints and specifications. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of supervisors and managers and shop personnel.
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • A wide range of engineering knowledge with an emphasis on mechanics, materials, machining methods, mathematics and physics.

           

Experience & Education

  • Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or a minimum of five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with forging and/or other related manufacturing processes is desired. CATIA experience is highly desired.

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

 

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

Shultz Steel Company is an equal opportunity employer. The company's policy and practice is to provide equal employment opportunities and to assure those opportunities, without regard to age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, gender, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation including gender identity or gender expression, religion, (including religious dress and religious grooming), mental or physical disability, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, reproductive decision making, or any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal anti-discrimination laws. 

 

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.
For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $65,100 to $98,500 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors.  For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

This requisition is closed to applications.