Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) Looking for Senior Product Engineer at Worcester, MA  Full Time

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.

Seeking Product Engineer to provide a diversified range of technical services to internal and external customers supporting the attainment of Company, Team, and Division goals. Experience in a lean manufacturing environment strongly preferred. Commitment to following and promoting zero-accident safety culture required. Position is responsible for providing development and design support in forging and manufacturing operations using FEA modeling to meet customer requirements. Position is also responsible for control of estimating on new products and tooling to ensure all requirements are met in efficient, cost-effective manner and provide engineering support to Operations for equipment and facilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Product and tooling design using FEA modeling for forging and heat-treat.
• Lead engineering efforts (through experimentation and FEA analysis) to obtain boundary conditions for thermal modeling
• Understanding of forging and heat treat operations.
• Reviews customer inquiries for new products
• Collaborate with Product Metallurgy in the development, evaluation, and standardization of new products/alloys and processing methods.
• Ensuring that the requirements of the Quality Systems Manual are fully incorporated in area

of responsibility.

• Participate in product/process continuous improvement initiatives. Apply statistical data analysis, six-sigma methodologies, and design of experiments as required to support initiatives.
• Participate in team-based, cross-functional activities including PFMEA, risk assessments, problem solving activities (8-D, 5-Why, cause/effect diagrams) and process audits
• Support and lead cost saving projects and initiatives
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance personnel to improve manufacturing processes and standards that enhance safety and product quality.
• Provide technical support for all departments as deemed necessary.
• Performs all other duties, tasks, and special projects as assigned

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required, MS in Mechanical Engineering preferred
• 4-7 years of experience working in an Engineering capacity, preferably in a metal manufacturing environment.
• Experience providing support on a production floor.
• Specialized knowledge of forging, machining, and heat treat production equipment
• Excellent computer skills using CAD (Unigraphics preferred) and Finite Element Analysis (Deform preferred)
• CFD Modeling experience
• Classical drawing interpretation / GD&T knowledge.
• Understanding of the application of statistics and six sigma practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio)

SPECIAL SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong technical background
• Organizational and leadership skills
• Good communication skills
• Quality assurance process skills

US Citizenship or Perm Residency is required due to government military contracts.

Wyman Gordon is committed to hiring, promoting and transferring employees without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin (where a person was born), sex, age, ancestry (ethnic heritage), citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other reason prohibited by law. Decisions as to hiring, promoting or transferring employees should be based solely upon job-related qualifications.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wyman Gordon is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 508-839-8004 for assistance.