Manufacturing Engineer Co-op

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 Fasteners and 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.

PCC Fasteners and Engineered Products’ manufacturing operations are spread over four continents, forming a network of industry-leading companies, which enables our customers to utilize our experience and deep product knowledge wherever they need it. Embedded in a culture of continuous improvement, our assets and industry leadership ensure that we will consistently deliver our customers the best value in the markets we serve.

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:

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer Co-op to join our team. This role is ideal for current students in their 2nd year or above seeking hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing within a dynamic and collaborative aerospace organization.

Working with experienced professionals in the Manufacturing Engineering Department the ideal candidate will be responsible for working in a safe manner, adhering to all company safety policies, be a champion for safety, contributes to the success of manufacturing operations by working with Manufacturing Engineers and Leadership teams in the design, development, and update of manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, routers, travelers, and projects in methodologies to achieve business objectives.

This internship is on-site and can be part-time (20+hours/ week) or full-time, with the schedule determined based on availability and course load.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Works in a safe manner, adheres to safety policies and procedures, and ensures those working in the same area are working safely.

• Work closely with manufacturing personnel to understand and document existing work procedures.
• Updates work instructions, routers, and travelers as required.
• Conducts and documents necessary training with manufacturing personnel relating to work procedures.
• Assists in defining more efficient manufacturing processes for controlling product quality with optimal manufacturing throughput.
• Partners with manufacturing personnel create documented video training for various machining assets and writing SOP’s.
• Assists with continuous improvement of manufacturing processes through defining new manufacturing tooling and procedures.
• Partners with personnel of designated support area(s) to contribute, lead, and achieve 6s projects.
• Create presentations to report on current projects to the Leadership team.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
• Ability to perform and interpret statistical analyses.

Required Experience:

• Experience in a Manufacturing environment a plus as a Manufacturing Engineer Co-op/Intern
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Mastercam, and Vizio.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds
• Frequently work near heavy machinery or equipment
• Demands of a manufacturing environment

Required education:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering from an accredited college or university.