Quality Engineer

United States of America
Texas
Arlington
Aerostructures
Progressive
Quality
On-Site
Full Time

  


12812

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.

PCC Aerostructures is a leading supplier of complex components and assemblies to the global aerospace industry.

PCC Aerostructures now includes more than 35 plants in the U.S, Europe and Asia with over 5500 employees and has ambitious growth plans. Plant’s locations include Washington, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Ohio, Canada, Mexico, the UK, and China. 

Location Profile:

Progressive was founded and incorporated in 1971 in Arlington, Texas. Heroux-Devtek Inc. purchased Progressive in 2004 who helped to expand the site which has doubled its manufacturing footprint and more than doubled sales and employee base. In August 2012, Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) acquired Progressive. In January 2022 Progressive merged with ADI, Aerospace Dynamics Inc. and now ADI Progressive is one of the largest footprints within the Aerostructures Division of PCC.

Predominantly, a provider for large, highly complex machined parts, kits and assemblies for OEMs and large Tier One providers for both military and commercial market segments. Progressive is a 140,000 square foot facility.

Position Summary:

This position acts in a supporting role related to Quality Assurance compliance responsibilities, such as: internal audits, corrective action documentation initiation, tracking and customer visibility, defect data collection, trending, charting, and analysis. 

Reporting Relationships:

The Quality Engineer will report to the Quality Manager.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Knowledge of, and familiarity with, AS9100 Quality Management Systems requirements (preferably Rev D)
  • Ensure that all defective parts and their associated defects are documented in accordance with established systems and procedures.
  • Generation of internal and external customer non-conformance documentation.
  • Prepare and determine root cause and corrective action analysis.
  • Defect data collection, trending, charting, and analysis.
  • Perform internal audits in compliance with established procedures and AS9100 requirements.
  • Lead the development of PFMEAs and Control Plans.
  • Interface with customer Quality Assurance program representatives regarding defect documentation and corrective action issues.
  • Assist in the identification of the need for and generation of rework/repair planning.
  • Assist in coordinating post-disposition repair activities related to customer disposition of submitted non-conformances.
  • Assist with the Review and approval of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) as required. Ensure FAI adequacy, completeness, and compliance to AS9102.
  • Actively support and interact with other members of the management team, including Manufacturing Operations, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Program Management, and N/C Programming.
  • Perform other duties, as assigned. 

Required Skills: 

  • Must have the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet expectations for required competencies in position, which includes: 1) safety, health, and environmental awareness, 2) business ethics and compliance, 3) technical/professional competence and quality & time management, 4) interpersonal relations and communication skills, 5) initiative, flexibility, innovation, and adaptability, 6) continuous improvement and problem solving, and 7) planning and organizing. [See performance evaluation form]
  • Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and high volume of work on deadline.
  • Ability to interact professionally with customers, suppliers, and fellow team members.
  • Be willing to research, evaluate and train new process methods.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point);
  • Well-developed verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills.
  • Demonstrates prioritization and planning skills. 

Required Experience: 

  • 1-2 Years of Manufacturing Experience preferred
  • 2+ years in the aerospace or automotive industry preferred 

Level of Education: 

  • BS in Industrial, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering 

Physical Demands & Working Condition: 

  • May be required to move items up to 35 pounds.
  • Daily duties may require sitting, standing, bending, squatting, reaching, pushing, pulling, operating, and manipulating hand tools.
  • Daily duties may require extended duration of walking.
  • Exposed to a Manufacturing setting with heavy machinery.
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.
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.