Quality Engineer

Precision Castparts Corp.; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

PTO 120 hours

10 holidays

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Gardena, CA is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive quality engineering and continuous improvement in aerospace manufacturing. You will interface with internal and external customers and suppliers, lead audits, analyze data, and develop countermeasures to non-conformities.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing (preferably aerospace) and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field. AS9100/ISO9001 knowledge and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, aerospace preferred.
• Experience with military or aerospace quality systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality engineering activities and projects under guidance of QA Management.
• Drive defect reduction by analyzing yield, rework, and scrap data and leading improvements.
• Conduct internal/supplier audits to ensure customer requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Perform PO/contract reviews to ensure flow-down of requirements across the org.
• Maintain compliance and continuous improvement of QMS procedures.
• Host client and regulatory audits and manage responses and follow-up.
• Perform MRB duties representing Quality Engineering.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations and Engineering to prevent quality problems.
• Exercise independent judgement on professional quality engineering tasks.

Skills

Six Sigma/ASQ

Data analysis

Customer & supplier liaison

Communication skills

Problem solving

Quality systems knowledge

Education

B.S. in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

The Quality Engineer will utilize a wide range of knowledge and professional skills to drive Quality Engineering and Continuous Improvement in

itiatives and projects. The candidate will be the focal point for interfacing Quality Assurance issues with internal and external customers/suppliers ensuring compliance to the appropriate requirements including non-conformance analysis and implementation of effective countermeasures.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Be assigned to perform varying degrees of Quality Engineering activities and lead projects pertinent to Internal and Customer Quality Assurance under general guidance of Quality Assurance Management.
• Drive continuous defect reduction by collecting and analyzing quality-related data (yield, rework, and scrap) and facilitating problem-solving activities to process improvement.
• Conduct internal/supplier audits to ensure customer requirements, regulatory agencies, government regulations, and engineering specifications are properly met.
• Perform purchase order and contract reviews to ensure complete flow-down of requirements throughout various facets of the organization.
• Ensure continual compliance and improvement to the Quality Management System procedures and processes.
• Host client and regulatory audits, manage responses/resolution, and audit follow-up
• Perform Material Review Board (MRB) duties representing Quality Engineering
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations and Engineering to improve manufacturing process and develop methods to eliminate quality problems.
• Requires consistent exercise of discretion and independent judgment to perform assignments of a professional nature requiring application of quality engineering and related techniques.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience/ Education:

• Minimum 3-5 Years of professional experience in manufacturing - preferred aerospace but will consider high regulatory standard
• Experience working in military or aerospace quality systems
• S. degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related field from an Accredited Institution required.

Required Skills:

• Six Sigma, and/or ASQ Certification is a plus.
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering technical data, such as manufacturing or part drawings, to provide guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Significant experience working directly with customers and suppliers.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as, strong problem solving, organizational, project management and decision-making skills.
• Understand internal and external customer requirements with a high attention to detail in resolving findings
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards including AS9100, AS9102, & ISO9001.
• Ability to process and effectively communicate information using MS PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

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 $87,500 to $131,300 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.

National Security and Export Controls:

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.

Applicant Eligibility Considerations:

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

Job attendance, commitment to safety and quality, collaborative working and respect in the workplace are some of the job duties which may be impacted by a criminal history.

About PCC

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.