Job Details

Co-Op, Quality Engineer

Country

United States of America

State / County

California

City

Irvine

Division

Fasteners

Company

SLC

Function

Quality

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Intern

Opportunity ID

20394

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

Spring 2026 Internship

SUMMARY

The co-op student will work on job assignments related to their functional engineering discipline. These increasingly challenging assignments will provide an effective learning assignment and a sound intellectual and/or financial return for the PCC organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The student will apply principles learned in school to hands-on situations, such as quality evaluations and control.
• The student will be responsible for accomplishing performance goals and will receive progressive responsibility in quality engineering throughout his/her co-op experience.
• The student will contact PCC customers and vendors while helping improve processes.
• Will identify and recommend process improvements for specified projects.
• Student will attend regular departmental meetings.
• Student will attend training sessions, symposiums, and other appropriate educational opportunities.
• Will perform or review systems analysis, testing, and documentation for existing processes.
• Will take ownership and responsibility for identified projects.
• Participate on project teams for assigned projects; analyze improvements and new products or applications and develop requirements and specifications with the team.
• Work within specifications provided to meet project goals and objectives promptly and accurately.
• Participate with peers, project team members, and other departments on new product development, product line extensions, and enhancements.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of related engineering discipline functional and technical skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Access
• Good writing skills and interpersonal skills

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Full-time student pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Materials, Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Student will spend 50%-60% of their time in the manufacturing plant and minimal travel may be required.
OTHER BENEFITS

• 401k, Sick Pay
• Given top priority for future co-op rotations and full-time positions.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $23 to $23 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 comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.