Quality Engineer — RCA, CAPA & Process Improvement

Precision Castparts Corp.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. seeks a Quality Engineer to ensure products, processes, and systems meet quality standards. You will lead quality initiatives, audits, and data-driven improvements, partnering with engineering, operations, and suppliers to prevent defects and enhance outcomes.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, process capability, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience with AS9100 is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related) required.
• 2-5+ years in quality/ manufacturing/ process engineering.
• Strong knowledge of SPC, FMEA, MSA, control plans; Lean/Six Sigma.
• Experience with AS9100 or similar quality management systems.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, JMP).
• Excellent problem solving, communication, and cross functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes, procedures, and standards.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and CAPA activities using 5 Whys, Fishbone, and FMEA.
• Perform process capability studies, statistical analysis, and data driven decisions.
• Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability and quality in new products.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits to ensure AS9100 compliance.
• Develop inspection criteria, test methods, and quality documentation.
• Support production teams with troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor requirements to ensure ERP system aligns with customer specs.
• Work with customers and sales on concession requests.
• Monitor KPIs like defect rates, yield, scrap, and complaints; drive improvements.
• Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve incoming material quality.
• Champion a culture of quality across the organization.

Skills

Quality tools & methodologies

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. seeks a Quality Engineer to ensure products, processes, and systems meet quality standards. You will lead quality initiatives, audits, and data-driven improvements, partnering with engineering, operations, and suppliers to prevent defects and enhance outcomes.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, process capability, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience with AS9100 is preferred.