Manufacturing Engineer Level 3

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.

Business Profile:

PCC Engineered Products, which include the PCC Industrial & Distribution Group, consist of specialized manufacturing businesses that produce fasteners, precision components, systems, tooling, and engineered system solutions for a diverse group of end customers in the automotive, aerospace & defense, industrial machinery, and other performance-driven markets.

Location Profile:

Located in North Hollywood, CA, Avibank Manufacturing, Inc., a PCC Company, a part of the Engineered Products Group, is among the world's leading manufacturers specializing in the design and production of sophisticated fasteners and multi-component fastening systems and devices, solving difficult engineering and critical performance problems.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer will coordinate and support all manufacturing engineering functions related to new and existing products. This includes analyzing the manufacturability of parts, determining requirements for tooling and equipment, and defining optimized processes that span from initial development through full-scale production. The engineer will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams-including Quality, Operations, Design Engineering, and Planning-to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality manufacturing solutions.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Sets the standard for working safely and following all safety policies, leading by example.
• Serve as a key member of the Manufacturing Operations leadership team and collaborate closely with Quality and Engineering departments to deliver high-performance production outcomes
• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methos with a focus on safety, quality, throughput, and cost-efficiency.
• Analyze space utilization, material flow, and equipment layout to maximize shop floor efficiency and reduce waste
• Partners with vendors to determine product specifications and manage purchase requisitions for equipment, materials, and part in evaluation and support of specification and quality standards.
• Coordinate with design, planning and tooling teams to ensure manufacturable designs and seamless production integration.
• Works closely with leadership to other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing needs and identify performance improvement opportunities.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives across the operation to drive continuous improvement and process standardization.
• Manage and execute special projects focused on productivity gains, cost reduction, and new technology implementation.

Required Skills:

• Possess good written/oral communications skills, as well as the ability to present his/her views in a clear and compelling manner. Positive can-do orientation. Able to deal effectively with broad range of personalities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities in a fast pace Demonstrated project/team management capabilities that can meet aggressive deadlines.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, cross-functional leadership, and project management.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and a high sense of urgency when engaging with customers, cross-functional teams, and all organizational levels, while remaining confident and effective in navigating ambiguity and complex challenges.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing cost control, quality assurance, and schedule adherence within aerospace environments
• Technical knowledge of machines, tools, and precision manufacturing equipment including CNC multi axis machines and specialty fastener systems
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles and actively applies practices such as 6S, Visual Controls, Standard Work, and work center metrics to support continuous improvement and operational clarity.

Required Experience:

• 5-years of progressively broadening manufacturing experience.
• Extensive experience in metal machining (e.g., Header, Roll Former, Chucker, CNC milling & turning, Point, Shave, Stamping, etc.).
• Experience in aerospace machining or fastener manufacturing required
• Strong knowledge of all fastener materials preferred.
• Deep understanding of Total Quality Management (TQM) principles and tools, including root cause analysis, demand flow, process design, bills of material, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Proficiency in process improvement methodologies; Lean/Six Sigma

Level of Education:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Operations, or similar.