Engineering Co-Op, Continuous Improvement

Precision Castparts Corp. •

Niskayuna, New York, United States

Position Type: Permanent

Job Description:

Environment One Corporation (E/One) is an operating company of Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC), a worldwide manufacturer of complex metal parts and industrial products. With corporate headquarters in New York and regional offices and distribution throughout the industrialized world, E/One is a manufacturer and provider of products and services for the disposal of residential sanitary waste and Utility Systems for the protection and performance optimization of electric utility assets.

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.

Job Description

Purpose:

The CI Engineering Co-Op will work with CI Engineers and Operations personnel on company initiatives for productivity improvements and cost reductions through evaluation of existing and proposed processes by identifying and eliminating waste; implementing action plans that increase throughput, and efficiencies in our business units. This would be a 6 month Co-Op term starting in July 2025 and running through December 2025.

Core Responsibilities:

Participate in Kaizen style events with production teams.
Support CI leadership in the organization, executing assigned projects, populating pipeline metrics, and promoting programs that drive productivity improvements.
Work with the direct labor workforce to identify opportunities.
Assist in maintaining team-based Visual communication boards and systems to help groups monitor and track performance.
Analyze requirements and make recommendations for facility systems, processes, training, equipment needs, and engineering product designs
Work cross-functionally to contain and eliminate process issues.
Update Work Instruction and ISO documentation to ensure visual aids are used to provide employees with processes that minimize variability while maximizing quality and throughput.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Prior experience in a relevant Engineering discipline is desired.
Strong computer skills (CAD, Excel, MS Office).
Familiarity with a wide range of manufacturing processes including machining, injection molded plastic parts, electromechanical assembly, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly, and testing.
Ability to routinely work in a hands-on manner.
Self-starter and ability to work with limited supervision.

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 $20.00 to $22.00 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. Employees will receive 0 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 #: 14116

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Engineering Co-Op, Continuous Improvement

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