QMS Coordinator

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:                       

Ensure conformance and ongoing improvement of the QMS (Quality Management Systems) at all Ceramics Group facilities.

Essential functions:        

• Fulfill the document control function for US PCC Airfoils Ceramics Group sites using Master Control
• Coordinate document control activities with the Merida, Mexico Ceramics Group facility
• Ensure controlled technical information is handled in accordance with applicable trade compliance procedures
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to customers including MPP’s (Manufacturing Process Plans) and die life reports
• Maintain conformance and adherence to Pratt & Whitney requirements as the Quality CLCSR (Certified Laboratory Control at Source Representative (for Pratt & Whitney laboratory requirements)
• Coordinate internal audit schedules for US facilities (will be adding Mexico audits after visiting next week)
• As part of the internal audit team, conduct QMS and other internal audits at Sanford, Octavia, Wickliffe, and Merida as required
• Maintain logbooks for change management and other QMS activities to ensure records are complete and accurate
• Coordinate the creation of new training plans, ensure new-hire training plans are completed before employees are released for further production, conduct new-hire quality orientation, and issue appropriate training for document changes.
• Review documents for approvals including purchase orders, procedures, specifications, temporary documents, deviations, trials, and quality alerts.
• Create, travel, approve, and activate changes to routers and item masters
• where appropriate for routers, BOL’s
• Track QMS related metrics and lead projects to improve
• Facilitate and track metrics in business unit NPI (new product introduction) meetings with a cross functional team and recommend improvements.
• Classify and approve new suppliers and maintain supplier certifications for those with classifications that require it.
• Have a firm understanding of AS9100, ISO9001, and customer requirements as well as Ceramics Group procedures and processes
• Provide feedback to Quality, Engineering, and Operations when QMS issues and/or concerns arise
• Maintain accurate QMS related records
• Be willing to learn and perform various new tasks and assignments.

Required Skills: 

• Must be detail oriented and well organized.
• Ability to work in a high paced, cross-functional team.
• Must be self-directed to accomplish the team goals with minimum supervision.
• Must have good interpersonal skills for daily interactions with customers, other PCC facilities, suppliers, internal employees, and the quality team.
• Willingness to travel as needed to Merida and/or Sanford to conduct training, resolve issues, or as needed to support development.

  Experience & Education

  • 5+ years working to improve various elements of a QMS
  • Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Power Bi reports
  • Ability to utilize and administrate Master Control document control software and utilize other business software
  • Ability to read and understand customer flow downs and internal procedures for various business functions and processes