What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Plant Engineering position at Precision Castparts?
Country
United States of America
State / County
New York
City
New Hartford
Division
Metals
Company
New Hartford/Dunkirk
Function
Engineering
Workplace Type
On-Site
Position type
Full Time
Opportunity ID
16536
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.
Summary
Job Description
The position incumbent is responsible for the strategic planning and organizing of the plant engineering function as well as the motivation and control of the employees therein. Incumbent must make optimum use of corporate assets for capital improvements. Problem solving skills and ability to communicate and sell ideas is important. Internal and external contacts are both frequent and critical.
The primary function is to provide cost effective facilities which have the capability and capacity to produce quality products and use utilities efficiently. Install equipment and machinery that comply with safety and environmental standards. Maintain a plant layout that results in optimum utilization of equipment and space.
Essential Functions
Education and Experience
A bachelor degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or similar Engineering discipline is required. At least 8 years of professional engineering experience in industrial manufacturing required along with at least 3 years supervisory experience leading technical employees.
Special Skills
Build and maintain positive relationships internally and external, excellent written and verbal communications skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
Competencies
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.
Sufficient mobility and dexterity for shop floor observation and interactions.
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.
Office and shop floor environment.
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.
For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $124,500 to $186,800 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 2.5X 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 be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.
United States of America
State / County
New York
City
New Hartford
Division
Metals
Company
New Hartford/Dunkirk
Function
Engineering
Workplace Type
On-Site
Position type
Full Time
Opportunity ID
16536
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.
Summary
Job Description
The position incumbent is responsible for the strategic planning and organizing of the plant engineering function as well as the motivation and control of the employees therein. Incumbent must make optimum use of corporate assets for capital improvements. Problem solving skills and ability to communicate and sell ideas is important. Internal and external contacts are both frequent and critical.
The primary function is to provide cost effective facilities which have the capability and capacity to produce quality products and use utilities efficiently. Install equipment and machinery that comply with safety and environmental standards. Maintain a plant layout that results in optimum utilization of equipment and space.
Essential Functions
- Provide services to New Hartford plant operations including layout, engineering, planning, alterations, and new construction when required, utilizing contracted engineering services when required.
- Assist the Director of Engineering to manage the plant equipment engineering function to assist in providing capacity analysis, justification of need, determination of alternatives, selection of most cost-effective solution, procurement, installation and startup of all new and or altered equipment and facilities.
- Initiate training and professional development programs for all NH plant engineering personnel that will result in using the most cost-effective methods to provide a trained cadre of personnel for promotion.
- Assist the Director of Engineering in preparing operating budgets for the department. Help to manage and control the department activities to stay within the budget and review departmental costs regularly for area reduction.
- Develop and drive long range capital improvement plans based on input from other functional areas to ensure SMC’s ability to meet customer product needs at a reasonable cost.
Education and Experience
A bachelor degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or similar Engineering discipline is required. At least 8 years of professional engineering experience in industrial manufacturing required along with at least 3 years supervisory experience leading technical employees.
Special Skills
Build and maintain positive relationships internally and external, excellent written and verbal communications skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
Competencies
- Technical competence- Solid Works, reading blueprints
- Ability to interact with contractors
- Strong understanding of products and processes
- Strong communication skills. Ability to present to senior leadership team.
- Ability to work with union hourly staff to improve processes.
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.
Sufficient mobility and dexterity for shop floor observation and interactions.
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.
Office and shop floor environment.
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.
For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $124,500 to $186,800 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 2.5X 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 be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.
Salary : $124,500 - $186,800
