Quality Engineer II

Precision Castparts Corp.; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Quality Engineer II in California to monitor and improve our quality systems and processes.

You will inspect materials, equipment, and processes, and coordinate corrective actions with internal teams, suppliers, and customers. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and 3+ years in quality engineering; ASQ certification and NADCAP/ISO 17025 experience are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Materials Science, or metallurgical-related field.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials, equipment and processes to ensure quality standards.
• Coordinate and manage Front End Corrective Actions (NCRs/CARs).
• Lead Quality Alerts and Replacement Metrics, drive corrective actions.
• Manage Stamp control process and training matrices.
• Oversee supplier quality, SCARs and nonconforming products.
• Perform Failure Quality Analysis on nonconforming tests.
• Develop and implement quality control systems and procedures.
• Collaborate with operations to implement controls and improvements.
• Review quality documentation and participate in customer audits.
• Lead internal audits and support 6S programs.
• Train production staff on QMS and inspection procedures.

Skills

Quality engineering

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Process improvement

Documentation & reporting

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Materials Science

ASQ certification (preferred)

Tools

ISO 17025

NADCAP

6S/5S

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer II is responsible for monitoring and improving the quality of our operational processes and outputs. The Quality Engineer's responsibilities include, inspecting materials, equipment, processes, developing quality control systems, and determining corrective actions. This position is a key liaison with internal staff, suppliers, and customers on Quality related matters. A successful Quality Engineer should have excellent troubleshooting skills and be able to ensure that processes and certifications consistently meet established quality standards. This position reports directly to the Quality Manager.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or competency needed for successful performance in the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Comply with PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and all PCC Cardinal Rules (e.g., Quality and Safety).
• Coordinate and manage Front End Corrective Actions (daily failures, replacements, NCR / CARs).
• Quality Alerts, Create / Distribute.
• Create Replacement Metrics, Coordinate Replacement meeting, Drive Corrective Actions until resolution.
• Manage Stamp control process; ensure that Stamp Log is kept up to date (stamps, signatures, initials); new hires and exiting employees.
• Supplier: Manage SCARs for nonconforming supplier products and services.
• Manage the Training Matrix; track all new employees and their training needs; update when employees leave the company.
• Perform Failure Quality Analysis (FQA) on nonconforming laboratory tests.
• Develop and implement quality control systems, procedures, processes
• Monitor and analyze quality performance.
• Inspect and test materials, equipment, processes, and certifications to ensure quality specifications are met.
• Collaborate with operations managers to develop and implement controls and improvements.
• Investigate and troubleshoot process issues.
• Monitor quality control activities and processes at suppliers. Review and analyze corrective action and non-conformance data to eliminate non-conformances.
• Review or create order specific Inspection & Control (Cut Up) Plans and other Quality documentation.
• Address quality inquiries and concerns from our customer and their representatives
• 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.
• Participate on all 6S Programs
• Assist with training production staff in the implementation of QMS and inspection procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Material Sciences, metallurgical related field is required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience as a Quality Engineer is required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and quality systems, and aerospace highly preferred.
• Relevant certification from ASQ is highly preferred.
• Experience with ISO 17025 / NADCAP is highly preferred.

Required Skills

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Knowledge of machining, special processes and applicable specifications.
• Knowledge of material testing, metallurgical, Metal characteristic analysis.
• 8D Problem Solving Requirements training or experience.
• Lean manufacturing basics
• Trouble shooting skills with focus on process improvement
• 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, while always focusing on accomplishing the goal
• Self-motivated and able to work independently without close supervision
• Strong organizational, planning, and attention to detail skills.
• Team Oriented
• Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent project management skills.

Physical Demands :

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.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves 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.

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

• Manufacturing and laboratory environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.

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 $72000 to $120000 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. 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.

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.