Marketing Co-op - #252185

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:

Located in Gardena, California, Permaswage designs and manufactures separable and permanent fluid fittings and installation tooling for aerospace and defense applications.

Position Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, quick learner with a strong work ethic who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has the passion and energy to leave their mark by the end of their Co-Op term. Your duties will include collection and analysis of market data, development of data models and preparation of presentations. If this is you, read on and join our team as a Co-Op!

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analyze internal and external sales data
• Prepare Excel models to automate the analysis and presentation of the resultant information
• Prepare weekly presentation of Sales data
• Prepare and deliver promotional presentations internally for review and approval
• Compose and propose content for the company’s website
  
  

Co-Op Qualifications

• Must be able to accept an onsite 6-month assignment
• Must be currently enrolled or a recent graduate from an accredited residential college or university
• Must be at least sophomore level working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, marketing, mass communications or other related fields of study
• Zero to 2 years of related experience and / or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  

Required Skills

• Experience or education related to traditional marketing / market research / data analysis is strongly desired (we are not a web or social media-based business)
• Excellent MS Excel and data analysis skills – minor / major in data analytics is a plus
• Comfortable working in a technical, aerospace manufacturing environment
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent work ethic is required. The co-op will stay on task and ask for guidance if roadblocks are encountered
• Proactive; strives to go above and beyond what is required for the role. Ability to prioritize well and tackle challenges enthusiastically and with professionalism
• Focused attention to detail. Work is high quality with minimal errors
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Must be able to compose high quality copy and presentations (grammar and punctuation) with a minimum of editing by others.
• Ability to work independently and apply good judgment
• Advanced knowledge of MS office suite (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to create and share engaging content, including written copy, images, and videos that promote the company’s brand is a plus
• Interest in technology and manufacturing is a plus and strongly preferred
• Project management skills are a plus
• Prior internship(s), group or personal project exposure and / or work experience is strongly desired
  
  

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.