Principal Development Engineer - Huntington, WV
Company: Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC)
Location: Huntington
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Country
United States of America
State / County
West Virginia
City
Huntington
Division
PCC Energy Group
Company
HBE
Function
Engineering
Workplace Type
On-Site
Position type
Full Time
Opportunity ID
7757
Company Profile
The Special Metals Corporation group of companies was created in
the latter part of 1998 when Special Metals Corporation of New
Hartford, New York, acquired Inco Alloys International, including
its Huntington Alloys and Wiggin Alloys divisions. In 2006, Special
Metals Corporation became a part of Precision Castparts Corp., a
worldwide manufacturer of complex metal components and products.
With a history of alloy technology now going back some 100 years,
our company continues to provide solutions to difficult materials
problems through such time-tested products as our world-recognized
INCONEL, INCOLOY, NIMONIC, UDIMET, MONEL and NILO alloys.Today's
Special Metals is a world leader in the invention, production and
supply of the high-nickel, high-performance alloys used for the
difficult jobs in engineering. These alloys are highly engineered
to offer a superior combination of heat resistance,
high-temperature corrosion resistance, toughness and strength and
are used in the world's most technically demanding industries and
applications. Special Metals offers the largest range of nickel
alloys and product forms, as well cobalt alloys, to more than ten
worldwide markets. We produce nickel alloys in all standard mill
forms, from large ingots and billets to plate, sheet, strip,
tubing, bar and wire, the latter of which includes core and filler
wires for welding products. The company has manufacturing and
research facilities in the USA and Europe, sales offices in North
America, Europe and Asia, and a distribution network including most
of the industrialized countries of the world.Special Metals
Corporation is the world's premier inventor, developer and producer
of nickel alloy and cobalt alloys-with a portfolio of more than 100
alloy compositions, wrought products and welding consumables, over
80 percent of which were invented in our own laboratories. All
created to help redefine what's possible in the world of energy and
industry.Our time-tested nickel alloys are highly engineered to
offer a superior combination of heat resistance, high temperature
and corrosion resistance, toughness and strength for the most
demanding applications. No other single manufacturer offers such a
comprehensive range of game-changing alloy compositions and product
forms.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
SUMMARY
The position of Principal Development Engineer uses extensive past
technical knowledge, computational tools, and industry expertise to
define and develop new alloys, new products, new technologies,
and/or new applications for existing products within the Metals
Group. They provide technical support to manufacturing across
multiple PCC facilities and to current or prospective customers in
the form of data analysis, process recommendations, alloy
recommendations, root cause analyses, and more. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS
* Mentor and coach less experienced engineers on process
technologies, alloy development, and project management.
* Use computational tools to drive process optimization and rapid
process & product development.
* In conjunction with Technical Sales & Marketing, define new alloy
and/or new product development opportunities and develop business
cases.
* Manage alloy/product development projects, ensuring adherence to
timelines and budgets.
* Keep appropriate technical notes and data to enable and execute
timely patent applications with assistance from counsel.
* Work with Operations personnel to develop production processes
and procedures for new alloy/product during mill scale-up.
* Lead technical and operations teams through the initial
production phase of the new alloy/product, including recording and
tracking of yield and cost data. Make relevant changes to
production procedures to reflect best practices.
* Develop and promote new alloy/products in the marketplace and
with targeted customers.
* Work with and lead relevant industry technical committees to
ensure new alloy/product gains appropriate approvals.
* Assist all outside sales representatives with technical
information and data analysis.
* Manage and interpret customer requirements.
* Represent company at trade shows as the technical resource.
* Write and publish technical papers and provide technical
presentations.
* Manage and direct Co-Ops, Interns and technicians.
* Provide technical assistance to sales and customers.
* Provide technical expertise to operations across PCC Metals
Group.
* Lead teams or self-driven projects in yield, process control, and
cost reduction initiatives.QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* A BS and preferably an MS or PhD in Chemical, Corrosion,
Mechanical, Materials, or Metallurgical Engineering.
* A minimum 10 years of experience working in nickel alloy
metallurgy.
* Preferred extensive experience in alloy development and
manufacturing with a repertoire of patents and/or publications.
* Strong preference for previous involvement on committees in
relevant industry associations, including NACE, API, and
ASME.SPECIAL SKILLS
* Extensive knowledge of nickel alloy systems, strengthening
mechanisms, elemental roles, and alloy applications.
* Excellent Communication skills is required (VERBAL for effective
liaison and teamwork, PRESENTATION SKILLS to present findings to
colleagues and customers, WRITTEN SKILLS for formal and informal
communication of concise results in a public or internal
forum).
* Problem-solving and analytical skills. Knowledge of statistics
and black belt certification in six sigma and/or lean manufacturing
is a plus.
* Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work on
several tasks or projects concurrently.
* Commercial acumen and an awareness of the business value of work
undertaken.
* The ability to work well independently, with minimum
supervision.
* Relentless drive, enthusiasm and self-motivation.COMPETENCIES
* Excellent computer skills
* Attention to detail
* Relentless initiative and drive
* Great organizational skills
* The ability to explain design ideas and plans clearly
* Confident decision-making ability
* Excellent communication skills
* The ability to work within budgets and to deadlinesADDITIONAL
NOTES
* Willingness to travel 5-30% of the time is desired.
* The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to
this position.PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
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.
Frequently moves about the production facilities. Must be able to
detect unsafe conditions from long distances.
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.
The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside
and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid and dry/arid conditions.
Frequently required the use of personal protective equipment to
prevent exposure to hazardous materials.(This position is eligible
for a referral bonus per the PCC Metals Group Referral Bonus
Program).
Relocation
Relocation is authorized for this position.
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