Quality Engineering Senior

Senior Quality Engineer
Quality
On-Site
Full Time
We are seeking a hands-on, collaborative Senior Quality Engineer to join our team in a precision metal machining environment serving the aerospace industry. This role is deeply integrated with shop floor operations, working closely with machinists, engineers, and leadership to ensure product quality, drive process improvements, and uphold aerospace standards. The ideal candidate thrives in a team-oriented environment and is passionate about building strong relationships to solve problems and elevate performance.
Partner with machine operators and production staff to audit processes, identify quality issues, and implement practical, sustainable solutions.
Plan and conduct analysis, inspection, design reviews, testing, and integration to ensure the quality of assigned products or components.
Perform quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with requirements, including vendor quality manuals and internal quality records.
Apply statistical process control (SPC) methods to analyze data and evaluate current processes and changes.
Perform Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) in accordance with AS9145 and collaborate with engineering and production to ensure readiness.
Document data obtained during all quality assurance activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
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Communicate significant quality issues or developments and recommend process improvements to management.
Direct technical and administrative personnel engaged in quality assurance activities.
Maintain a working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards (e.g., Support and participate in internal and external supplier quality system audits.
Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
Conduct internal audits and support external audits (AS9100, NADCAP, customer).
Mentor and support quality inspectors and junior engineers, fostering a culture of quality and accountability.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and certifications.
Minimum 5 years or More years of quality engineering experience in a metal machining and aerospace manufacturing environment.
Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and machining specifications.
Knowledgeable in product development, process optimization, risk analysis, continuous improvement, and verification/validation activities.
Intermediate skills in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
Must be able to periodically walk and or travel to other areas of the plant and navigate around machinery, production lines, and different areas of the facility.
Ability to bend, squat, or reach to inspect equipment or products
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma certification.
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Be a key contributor in a team-driven, quality-focused culture.
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.
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 also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.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.