What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC)?
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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.
Position Summary:
The Quality Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and evaluating integrated systems for managing industrial production processes including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. This will be accomplished by utilizing various manufacturing methodologies including but not limited to Lean Manufacturing techniques, Six Sigma, 6S, TOC, and problem solving.
Essential Functions:
* Maintain, monitor and develop systems relating to ISO, AS9100, NADCAP and other similar industry standards
* Develop and maintain Quality systems with the customer and manufacturing to ensure delivery of quality products
* Develop and analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and to establish quality and reliability expectancy of finished products
* Direct involvement with advanced NDT development, training and implementation on strategic engine programs
* Drive cost improvement and productivity initiatives throughout the Quality Assurance and inspection functions
* Work with engineering and operations to identify root cause for all internal and external non-conformance
* Responsible for review of customer drawings, specifications, etc. to identify customer quality requirements
* Prepare inspection instructions for radiographic, fluorescent penetrant, grain etch, visual and dimensional inspection
* Perform audits to monitor product quality/ISO requirements and support manufacturing/inspection training activities
* Ensure a high level of internal and external customer service including customer issues and complaints relating to quality
* Coordinate production procedures in cooperation with other plants to maximize product reliability and minimize costs
* Quality investigations as required to identify and eliminate scrap/rework causes and customer issues
* Interface with customer representative for source inspections and quality issue resolution
* Maintain Quality Assurance records required by both the company and the customer
* Design, develop and implement quality control training programs
* Maintain active role on internal Continuous Improvement teams
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
* 2-5 years' experience in Quality Engineering role, or 6 to 8 years general quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Knowledge of SPC and machine shop gaging requirements.
* Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).
Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.
