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/*generated inline style */ Company ProfileWith 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.
/*generated inline style */ Job DescriptionGENERAL SUMMARY:
Responsible for:
The management of all rapid prototype and tooling budgets to meet internal and external cost targets while providing the best technical solutions possibleAll aspects of rapid prototype patterns, wax pattern tools & fixtures from quotation, through procurement to meet internal milestone dates and engineering release to productionCommunication of technical issues with internal and external contactsESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Effective, thorough and timely completion of essential job functions according to all approved operating procedures while contributing as an integral member of a professional, team-based work environmentTool Engineering purchasing key responsibilities: Quote rapid prototype patterns, tools & fixtures for constructionPerform analyses of vendor quotationsPlace Purchase Orders based upon an optimal mix of cost, quality, delivery and vendor core competency according to PCC Schlosser purchasing requirements & proceduresManage and develop vendor base to deliver high quality products to meet internal milestone datesWax injection tool engineering key responsibilities: Generate wax injection tool dimensional and operational build requirementsReview, modify & approve tool vendor build conceptsProve operational and dimensional quality of all tooling prior to production releaseGenerate tool rework & nominalization plans for internal and external vendors based upon a thorough and accurate interpretation of dimensional statistical analysis dataResponsible for the correction of all functionality & productivity issues for development and production tools & fixturesComplete, thorough & timely problem solving related to all issues related to rapid prototype pattern quality and tooling & fixturing development using root cause analysis techniquesCommunicate with internal and external contacts regarding tooling, engineering or process related technical issuesResponsible for the real-time management of PCC Schlosser’s Tooling & Fixturing Inventory system to meet & exceed all customers’ requirementsConsistent attention to detail in all tasks performedPerform other duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Advanced KSAs in the following areas:
Ability to multitask and effectively manage projects while working with limited supervisionAbility to effectively organize and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlinesAbility to effectively interface with engineering team members, customers, manufacturing operators, supervisors, managers and outside vendorsAbility to visualize 3-dimensionallyAbility to distill technical requirements from specifications, purchase orders, digital product definitions & drawingsAbility to manage Reports of Change from quotation through implementationAbility to perform root cause analysis and determine corrective actions for process, tooling, fixturing & inspection issuesAbility to identify systemic issues and develop recommendations and plans for process and system improvementsThorough technical knowledge of wax injection molding, tool & fixture construction & the investment casting processConsistent demonstration of sound and informed engineering decision making based upon analysis of dataProficiency in application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5) conceptsProficiency in 6-Sigma problem solving methodologies and Statistical Process Control conceptsProficiency in mathematics, algebra, and geometryIntermediate KSAs in the following areas:
Consistent, clear, concise and professional written and verbal communication skillsData entry skillsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Advanced capability using the following software: Unigraphics, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Minitab, EPMS, DPCIntermediate capability using the following software:, MS Outlook, MS AccessBS in Engineering - Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing preferred, or a related field3+ years of demonstrated success in investment casting wax injection tool development/manufacturing preferredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to communicate, write, type and operate office equipment.Ability to exert up to 35 pounds of force to move an object.Ability to work effectively in an environment with multiple employees in one areaAbility to work in an environment with exposure to noise, dust, chemicals and varying temperatures.Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
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