Process 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.

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

Administering to daily technical issues; understanding the product end use and material constraints defining internal requirements necessary to produce the product and addressing customer technical concerns.

Essential Functions

1. Define Key process parameters and establish process capabilities and control methodology.
2. Develop efficient methods of manufacturing to meet product requirements
3. Develop and implement cost reductions, product improvement, process improvement and yield improvement processes that are sustainable.
4. Monitor product performance – properties, physical characteristics (length, straightness, surface condition) and yield.
5. Review customer specifications for acceptance
6. Interface with sales personnel and customers to resolve any differential between customer requirements and SMC capabilities
7. Maintain document control systems and associated databases
8. Participate in Management review meetings as needed
9. Interface with customers on quality related issues

Qualifications

Education and Experience BS in Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science or Chemical Engineering, with at least 2 years of relevant experience in the metals processing industry.  MS in Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science or Chemical Engineering preferred.   A thorough understanding of physical metallurgy as it applies to thermomechanical processing and properties of metals is also required.

Special Skills

The Process Engineer will have knowledge of the principles and practices of VAR/VIM/ESR melting, the ability to prepare written reports and correspondence as well as presentations to senior leadership, the ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally, the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions, as well as excellent written and verbal. 

Competencies

• Technical competence
• Ability to interact with customers
• Strong understanding of products and processes
• Ability to troubleshoot and address customer concerns
• Strong communication skills. Ability to present to senior leadership team.

Physical Dimensions

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.

Sufficient mobility and dexterity for shop floor observation and interactions.

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.