Mechanical Engineer, New Hartford NY

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.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Special Metals is the world leader in the invention, production and supply of high-nickel alloys for critical applications. Special Metals has over a century of expertise creating high-performance alloy products engineered for the most brutal, mission-critical services in the industry. With its focus on research and technology, Special Metals has invented and developed a large majority of the commercial nickel-based superalloys offered in the market today and is the one of the largest volume suppliers of nickel superalloys.

Summary

Analyze, design and prepare drawings for mechanical equipment, building additions and safety related equipment.  This work includes design of mechanized systems incorporating a variety of disciplines including hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum and cooling systems.  Projects are often followed from design conception through supervision of installation and operator training.

Supervise maintenance workers and contractors when required to ensure successful project completion.  The position requires working closely with Maintenance, Production and Engineering Departments in addition to outside contracted fabrication and installation services.

Essential Functions

• Work closely with the Maintenance and Production departments to ensure continuous operation of the manufacturing plant.
• Conceive ideas and work on mechanical equipment design as requested by production and maintenance.   This work includes design of structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum and cooling systems.
• Conceive ideas and work on design of building additions and safety related equipment.
  Make layout, assembly and detail drawings.
• Select components, prepare specifications and cost estimates, obtain quotations and procure equipment.  Inspect work at vendors’ sites.
• Field supervise SMC and contractor’s personnel and direct installation.
• Work with key department personnel to assure proper action is being taken to complete the engineering task requested.
• Investigate and troubleshoot production equipment.  Write reports on findings and take corrective action.
• Maintain proper documentation/drawings of in-plant equipment.
• Prepare manuals for maintenance and production for new and modified equipment.
• Expedite assigned work activities.

Additional Responsibilities

This position requires working closely the Maintenance, Production and Engineering departments.  The individual must possess excellent written and oral communications skills and be computer literate.

Qualifications

Competencies

• Basic background knowledge of metals manufacturing

Education and Experience

Incumbent will possess a BSME or BSIE with a minimum of 3 years of experience.

Special Skills

• Computer literacy is a requirement.
• Ability to interface with any person in the organization.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail are critical.
• Reliable attendance and good communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a high pressure environment.

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.