About this opportunity
Precision Castparts Corp. lists this Sr. Process Engineer - Dunkirk opportunity in city of dunkirk, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This position serves as a senior technical role responsible for open-die and GFM forging processes at the Dunkirk facility. The role is accountable for developing, optimizing, and sustaining forging and associated thermal processes to meet customer requirements, ensure stable and capable production, and drive cost competitiveness.
The individual will work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, engineering, and commercial teams, while directly interfacing with customers to support material qualification, process development, and technical issue resolution.
This position is expected to grow into the primary technical point of contact for forging processes at the Dunkirk facility.
Core Accountabilities
Establish and own forging process capability for open-die and GFM operations, including control of: temperature
strain and reduction
thermomechanical processing windows
Develop, validate, and optimize: forging routes and reductions
furnace parameters and heat treatment cycles
process windows to achieve required mechanical properties and quality
Lead customer qualification and development programs, including: new material introduction
process qualification and validation
alignment of customer requirements with plant capabilities
Drive cost reduction, yield improvement, and throughput optimization through metallurgical and process improvements
Develop and maintain: forging programs and tables for 4K press and GFM
process standards for both internal products and outside conversion customers
Disposition and close variances or upgrade to IRR if needed
Serve as the technical lead for outside conversion business, including: development of forging approaches and routings
support for quoting and cost structure definition
identification of new opportunities to grow Dunkirk conversion volume
Define and implement process monitoring and control systems, including: SPC and capability tracking
acquisition and analysis of process data
correlation of process parameters to product performance
Partner with maintenance and engineering to: commission and implement new equipment
define and maintain operating envelopes
improve process reliability through technical understanding
Lead technical resolution of: internal process issues
customer quality concerns
deviations and non-conformances
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering and operations personnel
Key Responsibilities
Define, control, and continuously improve key forging and thermal process parameters- review and update SPC data
Monitor and drive product performance (mechanical properties, surface condition, dimensional characteristics, yield)
Review and interpret customer specifications and ensure technical compliance
Maintain process documentation control systems and associated databases
Support management review with data-driven analysis and recommendations
Interface with customers, sales, and leadership to resolve any differential between customer requirements and SMC capabilities.
Technical supervision of Dunkirk Processes and employees
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science
Minimum 8–12 years of experience in forging and thermomechanical processing of high-performance alloys
For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $92,000 to $138,200 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter . Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Company Profile
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.
Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.
We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.
Relocation
Relocation is authorized for this position.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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