Manufacturing Engineer I

United States of America
South Carolina
Dillon
Wyman Gordon
Dillon
Engineering
On-Site
Full Time

  


9077

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.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: 
•    Encourage and maintain a safe work environment to include 6S activities.
•    Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers.
•    Support site initiatives for Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and productivity improvements.
•    Support and meet development and production schedules, driving productivity, and quality initiatives.  
•    Determine and support development of the proper manufacturing processes for heat treating of required components. 
•    Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes for improvement of product flow, cost, and First Time Yield (FTY).
•    Introduce and implement SPC techniques and associated measurement and control systems.  
•    Promote customer satisfaction and develop positive customer relationships.
•    Maintain and improve supplier vendor quality to include material reviews, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
•    Provide direction, leadership, and technical support for operations.
•    Analyze technical drawings and data and offer configuration changes to enhance product manufacturability.
•    Assist and develop training program initiatives.
•    Root Cause investigation and analysis for development of corrective actions implementations to continuously improve processes while reducing defects.
•    Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by manager.
•    Performs other duties as requested by supervisor or manager.  

Required Skills:
•    Working knowledge of SPC tools and techniques.
•    Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
•    Working knowledge of CAD software, preferably Catia.
•    Working knowledge of portable CMS systems and inspection software is a plus, preferably Polyworks.
•    Working knowledge of Synchronous Manufacturing and Kaizen process improvement techniques such as process mapping etc.
•    Ability to interpret drawings and customers’ specifications to create work instructions.
•    Interact with vendors and supplies to find solutions to manufacturing issues.
•    Ability to use ERP / MRP Systems.
•    Ability to manage projects in a team environment.
•    Ability to quickly resolve manufacturing issues to keep product flow through the facility i.e., sense of urgency.
•    Display a positive “can do” attitude. 
•    Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.  Ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization.  Ability to interact with hourly team members and to provide clear, concise instructions.
•    Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills.
•    Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously or as a team member.

Experience & Education: 
•    Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and/or other equivalent engineering degrees from an accredited university required. Minimum of one to three years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.  Will consider recent college graduates with a Mechanical Engineering degree along with 0 – 2 years of experience to include a 6-month co-op / internship in a manufacturing environment.  Aerospace experiences a definite plus.

Wyman Gordon is committed to hiring, promoting, and transferring employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin (where a person was born), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry (ethnic heritage), citizenship, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other reason prohibited by law. Decisions as to hiring, promoting, or transferring employees should be based solely upon job-related qualifications.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wyman Gordon is committed to a diverse workforce. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 508-714-6804 for assistance.

US Citizen or Permanent Resident required due to military contracts.  


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.

Relocation is authorized for this position.

This requisition is closed to applications.