Quality Engineer LPC: Planning, Audits & Cost Savings

Precision Castparts Corp.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure products meet customer requirements and PCC capabilities.

The role involves planning, auditing, and managing non-conformance processes while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to maintain quality and drive process improvements. The position emphasizes cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement, with responsibilities including product release, supplier audits, and escalation of RCAs.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Quality planning

Non-conformance

Root cause analysis

Auditing

Customer negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure products meet customer requirements and PCC capabilities.

The role involves planning, auditing, and managing non-conformance processes while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to maintain quality and drive process improvements. The position emphasizes cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement, with responsibilities including product release, supplier audits, and escalation of RCAs.