Metallurgy/Process Engineering Manager

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.

Position Summary:

The Metallurgy/Process Engineering Manager brings a strong background in materials science, hands-on experience in metallurgy for aerospace applications, and the ability to manage multiple projects across departments. This position requires a U.S. Citizenship due to the use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls. Directs and coordinates activities of metallurgical activities and materials engineering functions for manufactured products by performing the following duties:

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Accountable for ensuring that manufacturing processes and metallurgical testing of product is in accordance with customer agreed fixed processes and relevant internal procedures and relevant work instructions.
• Accountable for ensuring that metallurgical testing performed on product is compliant with all internal and external requirements.
• Communicates effectively with the business on all metallurgical issues arising and develops and implements appropriate response plans.
• Accountable for the standard work to be conducted by the metallurgy team in daily activities in support of operations and production control. Standard work for the team includes
  • Verification of incoming purchased material against requirements
  • Review and release of VAR melted product
  • Assign heat codes, review mill certifications
  • release of jobs to the shop floor
  • NCR/MRR Processes - Review and disposition of issues arising.
  • Root cause investigations and development and verification of corrective actions as appropriate
  • Management of the business processes associated with metallurgical testing
• Works with quality, engineering and operations functions to ensure that NPI processes are implemented effectively and that defined processes are aligned with the metallurgical requirements defined by the relevant customer documentation
• Support engineering and operations in relevant process development
• Lead the metallurgical team and coordinate with engineering, operations and division/corporate resources to investigate complex metallurgical and/or manufacturing issues.
• Builds relationships across the Shultz business and wider PCC resources to create breadth and depth in the metallurgical team through mentoring, networking and training.
• Management of the business processes associated with the execution of testing of product at the approved testing laboratories using agreed test plans.
• Supervises up to 8 employees in Metallurgy functions. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive experience in metallurgy within aerospace manufacturing
• 2+ years of supervisory experience with metallurgy staff
• Strong working knowledge of aerospace materials, including titanium, aluminum, high-temp alloys, and stainless steels.
• Experience working with external test labs and interpreting lab results.
• Familiarity with AS9100, NADCAP, and other relevant aerospace standards.
• Experience with special processing techniques (e.g., heat treat, NDT, surface treatments).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.