With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the spanet 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 spanet. 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.
Position Summary:
In this role, the Quality Engineer 3 will ensure that all design, production, and quality processes for aircraft components and systems comply with customer and regulatory quality requirements. The Quality Engineer will partner closely with the customer, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to drive process improvements, troubleshoot quality issues, and maintain robust documentation.
Reporting Relationships:
The Quality Engineer will report to the Quality Manager.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop, coordinate, implement, update, monitor, and assure compliance with QMS policies and procedures.
- Monitor QMS policies and procedure’s effectiveness through teamwork and statistical methods; Recommend improvements; Support QMS training.
- Audit Quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements.
- Implement and lead quality improvement efforts across cross-functional areas.
- Lead program and audit Corrective Actions with root cause analysis, metrics, proposed solutions, and closure reporting.
- Serve as the point-of-contact for internal and external Quality related issues.
- Support customer and 3rd party (i.e., AS9100) audits and provide audit reports as required.
- Provide training and mentorship to quality personnel and cross-functional teams on quality procedures, inspection techniques, and best practices.
- Familiarize and attain proficiency with continuous improvement methods and implementation.
- May occasionally perform special projects; Perform other duties as assigned.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure Quality standards are in place.
Required Skills:
- Competent in the use and understanding of Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T) methods
- Solid understanding of common inspection measuring equipment including, but not limited to, surface plates, micrometers, height gages, radius gages, protractors, profilometers, bore gauges, and dial indicators.
- Well versed in ISO/AS9100, Nadcap, APQP, PPAP Quality requirements
- Hands-on experience with statistical process control (SPC), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and root cause analysis tools.
- Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to manage projects and utilize metrics/KPIs to drive action
- Excellent verbal and written skills and an ability to work proactively in a teamwork environment
- Ability to professionally communicate and work cooperatively with others
- Attention to detail
Required Experience:
- 7+ years in manufacturing quality roles
- 7+ years in the Aerospace manufacturing industry preferred.
- Thorough understanding of how MRP/ERP systems work
- Advanced computer program skills with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Level of Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or equivalent education and experience.
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.
Relocation is authorized for this position.
For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $108000 to $135000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the companys 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.
