Quality Engineering S

Country
United States of America
State / County
California
City
Paramount
Division
Wyman Gordon
Company
Carlton
Function
Quality
Workplace Type
On-Site
Position type
Full Time
Opportunity ID 24648
Job Description The Quality Engineer is responsible for providing quality assurance and control support to customers, suppliers, and internal production; ensuring products, components, parts, and material conform to customer, supplier, and regulatory requirements. This position is a key liaison with internal staff, suppliers, and customers on Quality related matters. This position reports directly to the Quality Manager.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Safety
First Pass Yield
Scrap, Cost of Quality
Throughput

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Comply with PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and all PCC Cardinal Rules (e.g. Quality and Safety).
Ensure a safe, productive and rewarding working environment.
For all RFQs (request for quotes) and sales orders, review customer documentation and ensure manufacturing, technical and quality requirements are met and documented. Preemptively identify and communicate issues that can be resolved early, thus avoiding costly Inspection or Manufacturing options that delay processes.
Interpret customer requirements that may have hidden costs. (i.e., fixturing, tooling, testing, NDE acceptance criteria, etc) and recommend cost savings, especially the cost associated with surveillance, notification ranges, and requests that exceed Industry requirements
Review or create order specific Inspection & Test Plans and Quality
Negotiate/recommend effective surveillance options (when required by customer), set up all related documents/procedures to ensure those agreed to options are known and met. Act as the primary third party interface
Responsible for final material certifications ensuring compliance and accuracy prior to release to customer and, as required, securing customer release for shipment
Manage the process to reduce operational queues associated with approval of ITP's, QA Plans, Waivers, Submissions, or any document requiring outside approval
Address quality inquiries and concerns from our customer and their representatives
Provide quality customer interface to assure requirements are understood and satisfied. Host and participate with customer audits, work collaboratively with customers to identify quality gaps, assure corrective action resolution, and oversee continual improvement activities to meet or exceed customer expectations.
Perform and lead internal audit activity to identify process enhancements and ensure compliance with QMS. Responsible for ensuring RCAs are implemented for CARs, PARs and NCRs
Monitor quality control activities and processes at suppliers. Review and analyze corrective action and non-conformance data to eliminate non-conformances. May assist with suppliers in dock to stock programs to reduce/eliminate the need for incoming inspection activities.
Develop reports and metrics on various aspects of product assurance function including cost of scrap and rework operations, accuracy of inspection, quality of outgoing product, etc. Monitor nonconforming parts through RMA and the rework process including timely disposition and closure.
Recommend new techniques and processes to improve the flow of data and documentation
Assist with training production staff in the implementation of QMS and inspection procedures.
Other duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering related field
• 2+ related experience in a manufacturing environment; forging and/or machining industry preferred
• Knowledge of manufacturing and quality systems; Aerospace preferred
• Knowledge of heat treatment, metallurgy, machining, chemical processing, special processes and applicable specifications.
• Lean manufacturing basics
• Trouble shooting skills with focus on process improvement
• Project Management
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written, to convey ideas and processes
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and quickly, always focusing on accomplishing the goal
• Self-motivated and able to work independently without close supervision
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Team Oriented
• Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Oracle experience preferred
• Ability to work 40+ hours per week, including weekends as required

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, the range of pay for this role is $72300 to $131000 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 2X 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 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 comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Company Profile 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.
Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.