With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the spanet 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 spanet. 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.
The Quality Engineer will interface with operation managers on major quality issues, support internal manufacturing operations (projects, capital improvements, documentation, standardization), promote advanced quality management systems processes, drive internal quality improvements (use of A3 Projects, FMEA, 5WHY, Lean), assess and improve process effectiveness and efficiency, provide defect analysis data collection to reduce process variability, identify root cause for nonconformance and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented, conduct process audits to drive continuous improvements, supports organization growth of AS9100 and NADCAP processes
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Promote advanced quality management systems processes
- Drive internal quality improvements (use of A3 Projects, FMEA, 5WHY, Lean)
- Assess and improve process effectiveness and efficiency
- Provide defect analysis data collection to reduce process variability
- Identify root cause for nonconformance and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented
- Conduct process audits to drive continuous improvements
- Supports organization growth of AS9100 and NADCAP processes
Required Skills:
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical, decision making, problem solving skills
- Possess understanding of Risk Analysis process, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis process, Fault Tree Analysis, and Requirements and Hazard Traceability processes, Continuous improvement techniques
- Project Management skills, Process capability studies
- Six Sigma Methodology
- Ability to use Solidworks or similar CAD package
Required Experience:
- Machining Experience Preferred
- Experience w/ ISO / AS9100 / NADCAP
Level of Education:
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Material Science, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering preferred
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
N-Never, O-Occasionally (<20), F-Frequently (20-80), C-constantly (>80)
Exposure to Adverse Working Conditions: | |
Noise, Noxious Orders, Temperatures | F |
Hazardous Materials | O |
Physical Conditions: | |
Close Eye Work (computers, typing, reading, writing) | F |
Sedentary (continuous sitting) | O |
Light Work (standing, walking, lifting <15 pounds) | C |
Moderate Work (lifting 15-30 pounds, prolonged use of small hand instruments or tools) | F |
Moderately Heavy Work (lifting, moving, loading up to 35 pounds) | O |
Heavy/Hard Work (above average strength & stamina) | O |
Travel Requirements: | |
None | |
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 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.
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.
