Engineer II - Manufacturing Engineer

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC, or the Company), a worldwide manufacturer of complex metal components and products, provides high-quality investment castings, forgings, fasteners/fastener systems and aerostructures for critical aerospace and power generation applications.

Under limited supervision, applies engineering principles to drive continuous improvement in the manufacturing processes, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, components, fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, testing, facilities, quality control standards Six Sigma and Lean tools.

• Identifies, analyzes and delivers on continuous improvement opportunities. Justifies then requests required resources to complete initiatives. Manages projects to successful completion. Uses Six Sigma and Lean tools to aid in this effort. • Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency. • Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions. • Supports production to ensure attainment of business goals, including addressing quality issues, working with maintenance to address equipment failures, working directly with manufacturing personnel to ensure a smooth running operation. • Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes. • Analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods. Documents standard work with work instructions. • Work with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods. • Evaluates design changes, specifications, and drawing releases. • Manages specification, selection and execution of major capital and tooling acquisitions in order to drive technology improvements that positively impact Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Inventory. • Coordinates manufacturing or building of prototype product or system. • Ensures all work is in compliance with environmental, health and safety standards, industry specifications, customer requirements, company standards and related specifications. • Work with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards. • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

* Bachelor's degree (BA or BSc.) or higher in Engineering from four-year college or university preferred. * Experience leading LEAN/Productivity Improvement efforts * 3-5+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment * Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. * Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt highly preferred