Quality Engineer SSBO

Precision Castparts Corp.; Oregon; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Clackamas, Oregon, seeks a seasoned Quality Engineer to drive quality practices, perform audits, and lead cross-functional teams. You will manage supplier quality, non-conformances, and customer requirements while ensuring compliance with PCC and customer policies.

The role requires a BS in engineering with significant experience (MS with fewer years acceptable) and strong MS Office skills. Occasional supervision of technicians and a focus on safety are expected.

Qualifications

• Requires BS in engineering with 5-8 years of relevant experience, or MS with 3-4 years.
• Broad knowledge of quality principles and manufacturing standards for investment castings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, Word).

Responsibilities

• Conduct part-specific quality planning per QCM.
• Develop work instructions from customer specs.
• Approve part routing per PCC procedures and specs.
• Review customer specs against PCC capabilities.
• Negotiate with customers to align specs with PCC capabilities.
• Review non-conforming material and disposition using RNC system.
• Manage non-conformance submittals and dispositions.
• Initiate corrective actions (RCA) with internal/external customers.
• Review returned goods for validity.
• Conduct external supplier audits and internal QC process audits.
• Release product as Quality Representative for customers.
• May supervise other engineers or technicians on projects.
• Identify and address safety considerations within scope of job responsibilities.

Skills

Quality engineering

Audits

Supplier management

Problem solving

Education

BS in Engineering (5-8 yrs)

MS in Engineering (3-4 yrs)

Aerospace experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Country: United States of America

State / County: Oregon

City: Clackamas

Division: Structurals

Company: SSBO

Function: Quality

Workplace Type: On-Site

Position type: Full Time

Opportunity ID: 25043

Job Description

Schedule: Monday - Friday

PURPOSE:

• This position reports directly to the Quality Manager.
• With focus on Customer Satisfaction, the individual will implement best quality practices, drive continuous quality improvement and ensure compliance with PCC and customer policies.
• Incumbent will perform quality engineering duties associated with control and improvement of product quality. Position will work closely with manufacturing, sales and purchasing personnel as well as external suppliers and customers.
• Will be directly responsible for a major OEM account. Dealing with all issues and directing Quality technicians through day-to-day tasks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct part specific quality planning of new parts in accordance with appropriate quality control manual (QCM).
• Develop work Instructions from customer-supplied specifications.
• Approve part router in accordance with PCC procedures and customer specifications.
• Review customer supplied specifications to PCC capabilities.
• Negotiate with customers to align customer specifications to PCC capabilities where necessary.
• Review all non-conforming material for disposition, utilizing the report of non-conformance (RNC) system.
• Manage non-conformance submittals to customer and negotiate disposition.
• Initiate request for corrective action (RCA) from internal and external customers.
• Review returned goods (RGs) for valid/non-valid return.
• Conduct external audits of PCC suppliers.
• Conduct internal audits of PCC process/process.
• Conduct internal audits of PCC quality system.
• Release product to be shipped as an authorized Quality Representative of the customer.
• May supervise other engineers or technicians on assigned projects.
• Identify and address safety considerations within the scope of their job responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a BS degree in engineering with 5-8 years relevant experience, or a MS degree in engineering with 3-4 years relevant experience OR equivalent aerospace industry experience.
• Broad knowledge of quality principles as well as manufacturing standards that relate to production of investment castings.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, Word).

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.

National Security and Export Controls:

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.

About PCC

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.