Systems 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.

Summary

Provide systems to support the Manufacturing Engineering Functions, implementing tangible improvements which align manufacturing operations with business objectives in New Hartford and Dunkirk, New York production facilities.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Provide technical and engineering expertise to optimize tools, methods and resources to alleviate constraints to improve productivity.
2. Drives continuous improvement programs that minimize variability in process, methods and equipment performance; apply statistical methods to avoid defects, ultimately driving up yields.
3. Data Analytics - generates charts, graphs and reports to demonstrate validity of proposed changes.
4. Develops a visual management system to include standard work, 5S, quality, throughput, process control.

Essential Functions

Employee will have knowledge of:

• Lean manufacturing skills set
• Theory of Constraint
• Six Sigma
• Value Stream mapping
• Data Analytics

Additionally, candidate must have effective:

• written skills for internal correspondence, writing or revising procedures
• reading comprehension skills sufficient to read, interpret and properly apply specifications and procedures to achieve desired outcomes
• Problem solving skills will include anticipating, surfacing consequential issues and acting with appropriate sense of urgency, sense of time and through organized planning to resolve

Qualifications

Competencies

• Basic background knowledge of metals manufacturing
• Knowledge of SQL, PL SQL, and Oracle systems or similar databases
• Experience with APEX software 
• Javascript, HTML
• JAVA
• T-SQL
• Python
• SAS
• C#
• JMP/JSL

Education and Experience

• B.S. in Systems Engineering or related discipline and 2 years of relevant IT experience, leveraging business knowledge through data analysis.
• Additional IT technical certifications, a plus

Special Skills

• Computer literacy is a requirement.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail are critical.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Statistical Analysis
• Reliable attendance and good communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.

Physical Dimensions

Physical Demands – Frequently moves about the production facilities. Will be required to sit for extended periods of time.

Work Environment – The physical environment requires the employee to mainly work in an office setting, however exposure to the production facilities both inside and outside in year-round conditions is not uncommon. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required as appropriate to the specific area.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.