Manufacturing Engineer Level 3

The Manufacturing Engineer 3 will lead the business in areas of process improvement; daily production support; and project management of key programs. This role independently analyzes and interprets technical data (engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders, etc.) and develops, optimizes, and standardizes shop routings, operations sheets, tooling, and manufacturing processes to ensure high quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery. This position is accountable for independently managing complex projects from concept through implementation, drives process capability, leads complex problem-solving efforts, and influences cross-functional teams to improve overall manufacturing performance with minimal supervision.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimize, and standardize detailed instructions for the manufacture of complex products.
• Analyze production data to identify systemic trends and independently lead resolution of complex manufacturing issues.
• Provide advanced process control systems including instructions, standards, data collection and feedback loops.
• Design and validate tooling and fixtures to support scalable and repeatable production needs.
• Independently manage complex manufacturing and capital projects from concept through implementation, including scope, timelines, and cross-functional coordination.
• Provide technical support to operations with minimal oversight.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions for complex quality and production issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge transfer across the team.
• 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 toolbox such as Lean Six Sigma in order to lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives and improve factory performance.

Required Skills:

• Ability to independently manage complex projects from concept through implementation with minimal supervision
• Ability to read documents such as safety rules, operating and manufacturing instructions, blueprints and procedure manuals in English.
• Excellent computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• ERP system knowledge.
• CAD or 3D modeling system operation knowledge a plus.
• Ability to think spatially and creatively at an advanced level.
• Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Must have proven experience in performing time studies and setting routing standards.
• Ability to analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency and safety.
• Proven high level of creative problem-solving ability.
• Uses Inspection equipment: Calipers, Micrometers.

Required Experience:

• 6+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Must have the ability to reason and arrive at conclusions with minimum help and have a basic understanding of statistics.
• Advanced math skills including statistical analysis and trigonometry required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and CAD software (SolidWorks) required.
• Must be able to demonstrate team work, collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
• Self-motivated with strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations.
• Working knowledge and application of Lean Six Sigma.
• Ability to lead and function in a team environment, while effectively communicating across various levels of the organization.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Certification is a plus.
• CNC programming is a plus
• Understanding of standard machining tooling is a plus (drills, taps, inserts, reamers, etc.)

Level of Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree required. Master's degree preferred.

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.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

N-Never, O-Occasionally (<20%), F-Frequently (20%-80%), C-constantly (>80%)

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.