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Engineering Co-op

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC)
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, California, Gardena
May 08, 2025
Country United States of America State / County California City Gardena Division EPD Company Permaswage Gardena Function Engineering Workplace Type On-Site Position type Full Time Opportunity ID 17008 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 Location Profile: PCC Fluid Fittings Gardena designs and manufactures separable and permanent fluid fittings and installation tooling for aerospace and defense applications. PCC Fluid Fittings, owned by PCC, is a multi-national business with plants in France, Mexico, and China. The products manufactured by PCC Fluid Fittings fly on all types of commercial and military aircraft, and much of the product was designed and qualified in-house. PCC Fluid Fittings continues to maintain status as a cognizant engineering authority on the performance and application of those fittings within the industry. PCC Fluid Fittings also takes great pride in its concurrent engineering approach to design and manufacturing, and great-focus is placed on operating safely, productively, at a high quality-level, and profitably. Position Summary: The co-op student will work on projects and will have responsibilities to supplement their knowledge and experience in the Engineering field. The projects and assignments will become increasingly challenging with each subsequent rotation. Our goal is to provide an effective learning experience. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Applying principles learned in school to hands-on situations, such as process and product design Having responsibility for accomplishing performance goals Receiving progressive responsibility in process and /or product engineering throughout your co-op experience Identifying and recommending process improvements for specified projects. Attending regular departmental meetings Attend training sessions, symposiums, and other appropriate educational opportunities Performing or reviewing systems analysis, testing, and documentation for existing processes Taking ownership and responsibility for identified projects Participating on project teams for assigned projects; analyze improvements and new product or applications and develop requirements and specifications with team Working within specifications provided to meet project goals and objectives in a timely and accurate manner Participating with peers, project team members, and other departments on new product development, product line extensions, and product enhancements Qualifications: Must be able to accept position as a minimum of 3-month full-time assignment or part-time (20+hours/week) for a minimum of 6 months Must be enrolled full-time in an accredited residential college or university (not on-line university) Must be at least sophomore level working towards a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, mechanical or other related fields of study Zero to 2 years of related experienceand / or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred Qualifications: Junior level working towards a bachelor's degree in relevant field of study Manufacturing and/or Aerospace experience Prior engineering internship(s) Required Skills: Knowledge of related engineering discipline functional and technical skills Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Access Good writing skills and interpersonal skills US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident Experience & Education Full-time student pursuing a bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Aerospace, Mechanical, or other related fields of study. U.S. Person Status: 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 application must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work. 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 Political Asylees and Refugees. 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. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. Job attendance, commitment to safety and quality, collaborative working and respect in the workplace are some of the job duties which may be impacted by a criminal history. For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $21 to $26 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. Employees will receive 0 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.