Tooling and Fixture Engineer - SSBO

United States of America
Oregon
Clackamas
Structurals
SSBO
Engineering, Operations
Full Time, Permanent

  


907

With more than 120 operations and about 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, forgings, and clad products 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.

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, this over 10 billion dollar company employs more than 20,000 people worldwide.  PCC has over 120 plants and has a presence in twenty-six states in the US and in over a dozen countries. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers and shareholders while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

Effective early February 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

PCC Structurals is the world leader in superalloy, aluminum and titanium investment casting.  With applications in jet aircraft engines, airframes, industrial gas turbine (IGT) engines, military armaments, medical prosthesis, and many other industrial markets, we provide a wide portfolio  of high-quality components, some as large as 100 inches (250cm).

 

As the original business unit for Precision Castparts, you can count on PCC Structurals’ extensive experience and knowledge to consistently provide high-quality castings, even at significant volumes.

 

PCC Structurals also provides solidification modeling, in-house rapid prototyping (including SLA), digital radiography, hot isostatic pressing, precision machining and protective coating services. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities in the United States and Europe.

Located
in Clackamas, Oregon, PCC Small Structures Business Operations (SSBO)
specializes in air and Vacuum Investment Cast Components for Aerospace, Energy,
and Commercial Applications. Our robust engineering team, in-house prototyping
capability, and 197,000 square feet of manufacturing space make it the ideal
facility to bring your development program into production
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Works with Part/Dimensional, Quality, Facilities/Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing Operations teams to develop the specification/design of fixturing/tooling for the manufacturing facility that interface with both the patterns/castings and manufacturing infrastructure.

Works with Part/Dimensional, Quality, Facilities/Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing Operations teams to develop the specification/design of fixturing/tooling for the manufacturing facility that interface with both the patterns/castings and manufacturing infrastructure.

Produce fixture design concepts for internal team or offsite suppliers

CAD modeling of templates, fixtures, inspection gages and manipulators

Create and/or modify models and drawings

Review designs with Engineering, Quality, Safety and Manufacturing teams to validate fit/form/function

Engage with Manufacturing teams to find solutions to improve fixture ergonomics, safety, and functionality

Prototype concepts with 3D printing and/or machine shop.

 

Project Management- manages fixturing/tooling projects with internal and external vendors- including fixture/tooling design and build projects and associated timelines

Define work scope on Request for Quotation that meet Quality, Engineering, and Safety requirements

Procurement- works with Vendors, Engineering, Finance, and Purchasing on quotes, approvals, purchase orders, receiving documentation and customer funding.

Test fixtures in the manufacturing environment, troubleshoot issues, and develop improvements

Interface smoothly with other departments to develop joint plans for resolving fixture/tooling problems.

Delegate repairs/modifications to internal team or external vendors

  • Work directly with multiple teams to successfully achieve varied goals.
  • Develop project timetables and send updates to internal customers

Ensure vendors are meeting delivery dates and adjust/reprioritize their workload to meet manufacturing needs.

Establish/qualify new vendors, in conjunction with Purchasing and Quality departments

Must be able to take projects from design, construction and implementation using a hands-on approach.

Requires BS degree in Engineering OR equivalent experience. Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.

Knowledge and demonstrated ability in engineering principles and disciplines

Experience with manufacturing processes/methods- fabrication/forming, injection molding, machining, and 3D printing

Machining background a plus but not required.

Familiarity with CAD software- Solidworks or UG/NX preferred

Knowledge and application of GD&T principles

Technical report and article preparation, specification preparation

Organizational strategies- ability to define, plan and complete major projects

Ability to supervise/ direct/ coordinate activities of professionals with diverse expertise

Logical and analytic approach to problem solving

Excellent communication skills verbal and written. Capable of interacting with various levels of the organization.

Demonstrate a high degree of objectivity and integrity in the evaluation of people and problems.

Ability to work well with the hourly work force to understand first the request or idea from the operators-then to translate that request into meaningful fixture and tooling improvements that help the operators.





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.

This requisition is closed to applications.