Process Engineer (2nd Shift)

Country

United States of America

State / County

California

City

South Gate

Division

Wyman Gordon

Company

Shultz Steel

Function

Engineering

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

18932

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.

Job Description

Position Summary :

The Process Engineer is responsible for developing, designing, optimizing, and supervising forging and die processes to produce technically sound and high-quality forged products. This role combines hands-on shop floor guidance with advanced simulation and analytical techniques to improve productivity, material flow, and mechanical properties. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams including Forge, Metallurgy, Quality, and Manufacturing, and ensures all activities align with safety standards and company policies.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of Company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

• Design and optimize forging and heat treatment processes based on alloy composition, mechanical property data, and customer specifications.
• Develop forging preform designs using CATIA V5 to maximize material yield and mechanical performance while minimizing operational risks.
• Utilize DEFORM 2D / 3D and CFD software to simulate strain, thermal conditions, and heating systems for process optimization.
• Collect and analyze process, mechanical property, and customer data to refine existing designs and develop new ones.
• Provide technical guidance and instructions to shop personnel to ensure efficient and safe operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements based on real-time observations and feedback from production teams.
• Direct die designers in tool design and modifications based on operational needs and performance data.
• Participate in cost estimation, planning, and development of Standard Work documentation.
• Create technical drawings, sketches, templates, and other production aids.
• Conduct basic and advanced inspections of dies and forgings to ensure dimensional and mechanical integrity.
• Troubleshoot process failures and conduct root cause analysis to implement corrective actions.
• Supervise forging, heat treating, conditioning, and hot inspection operations (processes).
• Assist Quality Control in auditing external vendors and identifying process deviations.
• Write technical reports and internal specifications to control complex aerospace forging processes.
• Coordinate fabrication of new equipment and process enhancements to improve material flow and process efficiency.
• Develop methodologies to streamline workflows and link processes sequentially or concurrently.
• Design and implement process controls for forging and heat treatment cycles to ensure stability and repeatability.

Required Skills :

Experience & Education

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.

Shultz Steel LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The company's policy and practice is to provide equal employment opportunities and to assure those opportunities, without regard to age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, gender, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation including gender identity or gender expression, religion, (including religious dress and religious grooming), mental or physical disability, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, reproductive decision making, or any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal anti-discrimination laws.

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 $85,000 to $130,000 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 2X 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.