Manufacturing Engineer LPC

Portland, Oregon · On‑Site · Full Time · Opportunity ID 25044

About the role

As a Manufacturing Engineer you will be part of a dynamic technical team driving manufacturing safety, compliance, efficiency and productivity in a manufacturing plant environment. You will apply engineering principles to technical problems while researching and finding innovative and cost‑effective means to improve safety, compliance, quality, and delivery. You will effect positive organizational change primarily through the execution of capital (machinery and equipment) improvements.

Responsibilities

Problem Solving

• Research, select and implement solutions to a variety of problems using logic, analysis and engineering know‑how.
• Gather and analyze data to develop engineered solutions to complex problems.

Communication

• Collaborate and communicate with various levels of the organization including production employees, maintenance personnel, suppliers, peers, supervisors, subject matter experts and plant leadership.
• Present root cause analyses, project information and project status to various members of leadership.
• Act with integrity while working with PCC suppliers and internal PCC stakeholders.

Leadership & Teamwork

• Work within and lead small teams.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing and maintenance teams.
• Successfully manage project budgets and schedules.

Autonomy

• Receive general guidance on tasks and project work.
• Access tools, resources and experienced engineers to help achieve objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (minimum requirement)
• Preferred: BS in Mechanical Engineering or BS in Manufacturing Engineering
• 3–5 years of experience in engineering related work (preferred)

Skills

Required Skills And Attributes

• Ability to apply engineering principles to real‑world plant and manufacturing issues
• Flexible with the ability to handle multiple assignments and shifting priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal effectiveness; contribute to the team
• Follow‑through: work projects from concept → development → implementation → start‑up
• Objectivity and integrity in the evaluation of problems and execution of solutions
• Willingness and desire to be inquisitive, to explore, investigate and learn
• Act with a sense of urgency and ownership
• Proficient with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks
• Proficient with MS Office applications

Desired Skills And Background

• Knowledge of equipment design and engineering
• Familiarity with facility equipment and systems
• Familiarity with PFMEA and DFMEA
• Project Management
• System design and development
• Materials science and material selection

About the company

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. In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Compliance

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.