Fall Quality Engineering Co-Op

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include:

• The student will be responsible for accomplishing performance goals and will receive progressive responsibility in quality and or manufacturing engineering throughout the co-op experience.
• Will identify and recommend process improvements in addition to specified projects.
• Student will conduct statistical analysis
• Will assist with procedure control and quality planning
• Student will be responsible for organizing, communicating and reducing quality issues
• Student will attend regular department meetings, as well as training sessions, symposiums and other appropriate educational opportunities
• Will perform or review systems analysis, testing and documentation for existing processes
• Will take ownership and responsibility for identified quality engineering projects
• Participate on project teams for assigned projects; analyze improvements and new product or applications and develop requirements and specifications with the team
• Work within specifications provided to meet project goals and objectives in a timely and accurate manner
• Participate with peers, project team members and other departments on new material development, testing and implementation
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Knowledge of related engineering discipline functional and technical skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Access
• Good writing skills and interpersonal skills
• US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

OTHER BENEFITS

• $24.00 per hour/40 hours a week
• Housing stipend OR travel stipend available (if qualifies)
• Opportunity for full time employment upon graduation