Quality Engineer ASC

Precision Castparts; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Portland, OR is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure products meet customer requirements and PCC capabilities. You will plan, audit, and manage non-conformance processes, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to maintain product quality and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities include developing part quality plans, authoring work instructions, approving routers, reviewing customer specs against PCC capabilities, and initiating corrective actions to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Quality, Mechanical, or related field).
• 3-5 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing quality, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan quality for new parts following the Quality Control Manual (QCM).
• Develop work instructions based on customer specifications.
• Approve part routers per PCC procedures and customer specs.
• Review customer specifications to align with PCC capabilities.
• Evaluate non-conforming material using the RNC system.
• Submit non-conformance reports to customers and dispositions.
• Initiate corrective actions (RCAs) to resolve issues.
• Review returned goods to validate or invalidate returns.
• Conduct external supplier audits and internal process audits.
• Act as Quality Representative to release products for shipment.
• Identify safety considerations in quality tasks.
• Execute annual cost savings projects (minimum 3x salary).

Skills

Quality systems

Non-conformance

Root cause analysis

Customer negotiation

Quality audits

Work instructions

Manufacturing processes

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Quality, Mechanical, or related field)

Job description

Summary

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products meet specified quality standards and align with both customer requirements and PCC capabilities. This role involves planning, auditing, and managing non‑conformance processes, as well as collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to maintain product quality and optimize processes. The Quality Engineer also plays a key role in cost‑saving initiatives and process improvements.

Essential Functions

• Conduct part-specific quality planning for new parts following the Quality Control Manual (QCM).
• Develop work instructions based on customer specifications to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Approve part routers in accordance with PCC procedures and customer specifications.
• Review and align customer specifications with PCC capabilities, negotiating adjustments when necessary.
• Evaluate and process all non‑conforming material using the Report of Non‑Conformance (RNC) system.
• Submit non‑conformance reports to customers and negotiate appropriate dispositions.
• Initiate corrective action requests (RCAs) from internal and external customers to resolve quality issues.
• Review returned goods (RGs) to determine if returns are valid or non‑valid.
• Conduct external audits of PCC suppliers to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Perform internal audits of PCC processes and the quality system for continuous improvement.
• Act as an authorized Quality Representative to release products for shipment to customers.
• May supervise other engineers or technicians on assigned projects.
• Identify and address safety considerations relevant to quality engineering tasks.
• Execute annual cost savings projects totaling at least three times the employee’s salary.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Quality, Mechanical, or related field).
• 3-5 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing quality, or a related field.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of quality systems, non-conformance processes, and root cause analysis.
• Experience in customer negotiation, quality audits, and developing work instructions.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement initiatives.