Technical Director

United States of America
New York
New Hartford
Metals
New Hartford/Dunkirk
Engineering
On-Site
Full Time

  


18009

Professional Summary

Dynamic and results-driven technical leader with over 10 years of experience in the nickel and specialty metals industry, including 5+ years in aerospace. Proven expertise in driving operational excellence, cultural transformation, and a Zero Defects mindset across complex manufacturing environments. Adept at leading cross-functional engineering teams and managing technical resources to support strategic business goals.

Core Competencies

  • Technical Leadership: Oversight of Process Engineering, Product Engineering, and Laboratory functions to ensure high product and process performance.
  • Process & Product Excellence: Expertise in VIM, VAR, ESR, and bar mill operations; strong focus on process control, yield improvement, and scrap reduction.
  • Quality & Compliance: Champion of SPC, MSA, PFMEA, and 8D methodologies; committed to building a strong internal and external quality reputation.
  • Strategic Oversight: Budgetary responsibility, capital expenditure planning, and technical support for raw material purchasing and sales contract reviews.
  • Customer & Industry Engagement: Technical liaison for customer support, complaint resolution, and industry representation at seminars and forums.

Key Achievements

  • Led technical transformation initiatives to embed a Zero Defects culture across operations.
  • Directed technical evaluations that improved product quality, reduced costs, and enhanced process control.
  • Established robust monitoring systems for key process parameters and drove continuous improvement.
  • Provided technical leadership across multiple facilities, including New Hartford and Dunkirk operations.
  • Developed and mentored high-performing engineering teams aligned with business objectives.

Education & Qualifications

  • Education: B.S. in Metallurgy, Materials, Chemical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field (M.S./Ph.D. preferred).
  • Industry Experience: 10+ years in technical management within the metals industry; 5+ years in aerospace with leadership responsibilities.
  • Special Skills:
    • High-temperature nickel-based superalloy melting/conversion
    • Proficiency in SPC, MSA, PFMEA, and 8D
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Rapid decision-making in high-pressure environments
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.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $143200 to $214800 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 3X 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.
The position will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Long-Term Incentive Program
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

This requisition is closed to applications.