Position Summary:
The Manufacturing Engineer III develops and implements the manufacturing processes required to support achievement of company daily, weekly and quarterly performance goals in the area safety, quality, throughput, delinquencies, productivity, first pass yield, and variable cost. This position typically spends 50% of work time on the production floor and 50% of work time in an office environment. Must be a US citizen to be in the position
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Looks for opportunities and develops manufacturing processes, process improvements, and provides related technical support.
- Analyze production data and look for trends indicating potential problems and develop solutions for potential problems.
- Provide process control systems in the form of instructions, standards, data collection and feedback loops.
- Utilize PCC toolboxes such as Lean Six Sigma in order to improve factory performance.
- Manage manufacturing related projects and coordinate activities with various internal and external suppliers.
- Develop manufacturing process designs and coordinate with tooling and equipment sources for construction and validation. Review assembly operations, component designs, and corresponding details to verify manufacturing feasibility.
- Develop or review and authorize release of manufacturing engineering documentation and procedures.
- Utilize computer software programs to optimize existing processes.
- Develop and review selected tool designs to simplify methods, reduce production cost, or to support production floor operations. Creates drawings, sketches, templates and other documents, for full implementation into new or existing processes.
- Conduct statistical process analysis and capability studies.
- Coordinate work operations with assigned manufacturing engineering personnel or other departments as necessary.
- Participates in the creation of detailed operation sequence and Standard Work documentation necessary for the production process.
- Ability to train and support lower level engineers
- Foster a “Safety 24/7” culture; driving safety initiatives to ensure zero safety related incidents annually.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Experience:
- Has extensive knowledge of the concepts and standards used in part and process design with attention to defect formation, mismatch, and tooling failure.
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
- 2+ years of Aerospace/Defense industry experience
- Ability to read blueprints at an intermediate level.
- Excellent computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- ERP system knowledge at an intermediate level.
- CAD (SolidWorks preferred) or 3D modeling system operation knowledge at an intermediate level.
- Project Management experience
- Highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Education/Certifications:
- BS Degree in Engineering degree, Mechanical Engineering preferred
- Lean/Six Sigma Certification preferred
Language Ability:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PCC Rollmet is an equal opportunity employer. The company's policy and practice is to provide equal employment opportunities and to assure those opportunities, without regard to age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, gender, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation including gender identity or gender expression, religion, (including religious dress and religious grooming), mental or physical disability, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, reproductive decision making, or any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal anti-discrimination laws.
ITAR Requirements:
Our organization has a responsibility to comply with all applicable requirements set forth by International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”, 22 CFR 120-130). As such, this position may have access to ITAR controlled information and must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States.
Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable law.
