Continuous Improvement Engineering Intern

Precision Castparts Corp. •

Algona, Washington, United States

Position Type: Permanent

Job Description:
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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.

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Position Summary:

The CI Engineer Co-Op will be supporting the production facility working with manufacturing engineers and production personnel to investigate, source, develop, and support implementation of solutions to issues throughout the factory. They will work to implement lean manufacturing to improve the production process minimizing cycle time, decrease setup and product variation, and minimizing the occurrence of non-conforming product. Improving current processes, determining the root cause of non-conformance will be a major part of this position. Performing Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA) will also drive continuous improvement actions. They will gain an understanding of the manufacturing processes, standard work, product life cycle systems, ERP systems, and develop an understanding of configuration control in an aerospace manufacturing setting. They will have a high visibility of manufactured parts and the planning used to manufacturing those parts. Specific opportunities at the facility are exposure to heat treat operations, machine forming, non-destructive testing (NDT), finishing, material control, material testing, assembly, and packaging. They will also be provided the training and opportunity to calculate cost savings or cost avoidance to support overall Engineering Department cost savings goals.

Reporting Relationships:

The CI Engineer Co-Op reports directly to the Engineering Manager

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Investigate, source, develop, and support implementation of continuous improvement solutions through the manufacturing facility
Perform root cause analysis
Utilize Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA)
Implement lean manufacturing to improve production processes to reduce cycle time, setup and product variation, and minimize occurrence of non-conforming product.
Gain an understanding of engineering drawings, manufacturing methods, finishes, quality requirements, and assembly requirements
Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Experience:

Efficient use of time in prioritizing, organizing, and completing tasks
Well organized and good attention to detail
Ability to professionally communicate and work cooperatively with others
Proactive, hands-on strategic thinking with problem solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
Willingness to learn and support training of others

Level of Education:

Must be pursuing a 4-year Engineering or degree in the Manufacturing field, junior year preferred
Must be willing to accept a 3-6 month assignment
Previous experience in an engineering/manufacturing role a plus

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 $22 to $32 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. Employees will receive 60 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company&39;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. &39;Green Card Holder&39;), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.

Job Ident #: 12007

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Continuous Improvement Engineering Intern

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