MRB Quality Engineer

Precision Castparts Corp.; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 77,600 - 116,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly cash bonus

Paid time off 120 hours

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k) plan

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Quality Engineer to provide QA/QC support to customers, suppliers, and internal production, ensuring products meet customer, supplier, and regulatory requirements.

The role acts as a liaison with internal staff, suppliers, and customers on quality matters and reports to the Quality Manager. Core responsibilities include root cause analysis, corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement across suppliers and in-house processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience; forging/manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and quality systems; aerospace preferred.
• Strong organization, problem solving, and planning skills.
• Proven ability to work in a team with a positive attitude.
• Lean manufacturing basics and basic GD&T understanding.
• Experience with drawing/blueprint reading and inspection tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Oracle would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Comply with PCC Code of Conduct and quality/safety rules.
• Identify safety problems and report them.
• Operate forklift safely and inspect parts.
• Conduct nonconforming material review and disposition.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Lead 8D responses when requested by customers.
• Review CARs for viability and effectiveness.
• Validate RMAs for products with dimensional issues.
• Develop corrective/preventive actions for processes.

Skills

Quality mindset

Problem solving

Team player

Effective communication

Lean manufacturing basics

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

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.

WORK SHIFT:

Monday to Friday. Day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Ability to work 40+ hours per week, including weekends as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and all PCC Quality Rules and Safety Rules
• Identify and reports safety problems.
• Safe forklift operation transporting, moving and inspecting parts
• Conduct Nonconforming Material Review and disposition
• Perform product nonconformance root cause analysis, corrective action and execution
• Develop system/Process based corrective/preventative action
• Review CARs for viability, completion and effectiveness measurements
• Validate Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests for product with dimensional issues
• Process all valid RMAs
• Lead, validate and provide 8D responses upon customer request
• Assist in the continuous improvement projects for chronic nonconformance issues
• Work with suppliers on continuous improvement activities
• Inspect parts for dimensional compliance using basic measuring equipment including, tape measures, calipers, micrometers, height gages, dial indicators, "snap gauges", profilometers, etc.
• Drawing / Blueprint reading and basic GD&T
• Document and report nonconformances or out-of-tolerance conditions on inspection documents and work orders. Create Nonconformance Material Reports (NCMR)
• Oracle – use and transactions
• Complete Quality reports
• 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 quality 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.
• Perform other tasks and 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
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and quickly, always focusing on accomplishing the goal. Sense of urgency, determination, and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results
• Strong organization, problem solving, and planning skills
• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written, to convey ideas and processes
• Proven ability to work and thrive in a team environment
• Positive attitude, Team player, Responsible, Flexible, Willing to Support
• Familiarity with technical drawings, and specifications for aerospace products. Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Basic visual and dimensional inspection skills using measuring equipment and inspection tools.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Oracle experience preferred
• Clear and legible handwriting.
• Lean manufacturing basics
• Trouble shooting and problem skills with focus on process improvement
• Project Management, basic

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Material Review Board / part and documentation review and decision making
• Working knowledge of aerospace industry standards (AS9100, AS13100, 6 Sigma etc.) and quality management systems

PHYSICAL DEMAND

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk distances up to 2 miles per shift; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a heavy industrial environment, moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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 $77,600 to $116,400 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 120 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. 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.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.