Quality Engineer

United States of America
California
Compton
Aerostructures
Alloy Processing
Quality
On-Site
Full Time

  


7843


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 Summary:                                                                                    FLSA Status: Exempt

Responsible for supporting the Quality Department in the plan, coordination, and execution of quality control activities to assure that the Operation delivers Chemical Processing, Paint, Thermal Spray, and NDT functions that meet all company and customer Quality requirements.

Essential Functions:

 

  • Works with Quality and Operations teams to maintain 3rd party accreditations (NADCAP/AS9100 Rev D), to include process documentation, updates, audit, and audit preparation.
  • Responsible for developing, updating and maintaining the total Quality Control System that conforms to customer and company requirements.
  • Conduct part specific quality planning of PO/NPI in accordance with customer and company requirements.
  • As part of Contract Review process ensure that customer supplied specifications match Alloy Processing operational capabilities.
  • Support the Chemical Processing Lab and required compliance sampling, documentation and auditing.
  • Assists in development of work Instructions from customer-supplied specifications.
  • Support the review of router/traveler instructions to ensure they meet company and customer contract requirements, internal procedures, and specifications.
  • Review non-conforming material for disposition, utilizing the report of non-conformance.
  • Review customer quality complaints to determine appropriate corrective actions and implement sustainable corrective actions.
  • Assistance in initiation of corrective action requests from internal and external customers
  • Work proactively with Operations to determine root cause and corrective action on all internal non-conformances.
  • Submit non-conformance to customer and negotiate disposition
  • Provide support of plant quality and continuous improvement programs, including Six Sigma, SPC and various customer focused programs.
  • Proactively engage with Operations department to minimize rework and escapes
  • Drive cost improvement/productivity initiatives
  • Assist in internal and external audits
  • Supports and enforces all plant safety requirements and policies.

 

 Requirements:

  • BA or BS Degree in Related Field
  • Prior Experience using Root Cause & Analysis, Problem Solving Tools & Techniques, and Corrective Actions
  • Experience with AS 9100 and NADCAP programs
  • Experience with Internal and Customer Audits
  • Must be able to interact with multi-functional teams and Lead assigned task to resolution

 

Must be able to perform each of the essential duties and responsibilities.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

   

This job does not require supervisory responsibilities.

 

Note:  This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.  Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $65,100.00 to $85,000.00 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 1X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 80 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 requisition is closed to applications.