What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer Intern position at Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC)?
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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.
Position Summary:
The Quality Engineer Intern will gain hands-on experience in inspecting and verifying materials and components to ensure compliance with company and customer specifications. This role provides exposure to quality engineering processes, forging operations, and professional development in a manufacturing environment.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Work safely and adhere to PPE and equipment safety guidelines.
- Assist in inspecting forgings visually and dimensionally for conformance to specifications.
- Support material verification, receiving inspection, and documentation of inspection results.
- Support documentation retention and organization.
- Learn to read job travelers and identify material type, size, and dimensions.
- Participate in 6S activities and support the department in meeting facility goals.
- Complete assigned training modules and actively seek guidance from supervisors.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to gain practical quality engineering experience.
Required Skills:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or a related field.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents, safety rules, and procedures.
- Basic knowledge of algebra and geometry to assist with measurements and inspections.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Comfortable working in loud environments and exposed to outside weather conditions.
Experience & Education
- Junior, or senior college student earning a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or a related field.
- Cumulative G.P.A of 2.8 or higher.
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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and 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 occasionally exposed to airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer commit ted to recruit, hire, train and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.
Note: This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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