Quality Engineer - Process & Cost-Saving Initiatives

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Portland, OR seeks a Quality Engineer to ensure products meet customer requirements and PCC capabilities.

The on-site role involves quality planning, audits, and managing non-conformances, with a focus on ongoing process improvements and cost-saving initiatives. The successful candidate will develop work instructions, approve routers, review specs, and drive corrective actions while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders across PCC's Structurals

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.

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. in Portland, OR seeks a Quality Engineer to ensure products meet customer requirements and PCC capabilities.

The on-site role involves quality planning, audits, and managing non-conformances, with a focus on ongoing process improvements and cost-saving initiatives. The successful candidate will develop work instructions, approve routers, review specs, and drive corrective actions while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders across PCC's Structurals