Technical and Quality Director

Precision Castparts Corp.; Town of New Hartford (NY); On-site; USD 143,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly cash bonus

120 hours PTO / year

10 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a senior Quality Engineering leader to direct technical resources and drive process control across the New Hartford and Dunkirk facilities.

You will oversee QA, SPC, audits and corrective actions, while providing internal and external support to ensure a reputation for high-quality products. Requires a Engineering degree with 10+ years in technical management in nickel or metals, including aero experience; AS9100 knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; metals background preferred.
• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) a plus.
• At least 10 years of technical management experience in nickel or other metals; aero exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the facility's technical resources to support strategic needs.
• Provide technical leadership to improve primary and secondary melting operations (VIM, VAR, ESR).
• Oversee raw material purchasing oversight and supplier interactions.
• Drive quality systems, SPC monitoring, audits, and corrective actions for New Hartford and Dunkirk facilities.
• Represent the company in industry groups and support technical customer needs.
• Monitor key metrics and report performance in weekly/monthly/quarterly reviews.
• Budget and develop human capital for Process and QA/Lab functions.

Skills

Technical competence

Customer interaction

Product/process knowledge

Troubleshooting

Presentation to leadership

Nickel alloy melting experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science

Advanced degree (MS or PhD)

Job description

• Conversion / Quality Assurance Engineering Group
• Quality Control Engineering Group
• Quality Lab Group
• Provide leadership in maintaining and improving the SMC technology base, continuously improving product quality, driving process control, and technical customer support
• Provide technical leadership and support as required for all internal SMC departments and external customer base
• Facilitate and organize the effectiveness of the Quality management systems, to include QA, Contract Review, Certifications, Specifications, NDT administration, records, Internal and External Audits, and Corrective Actions for both the New Hartford and Dunkirk facilities.

Essential Functions

• Manage the facility’s technical resources to best serve SMC’s strategic needs
• Direct any required claims and customer complaint investigations
• Technical leadership to support and improve the New Hartford primary (VIM), secondary melting (VAR and ESR).
• Technical leadership to support and improve the Dunkirk conversion operations
• Provide technical oversight of the raw material purchasing activities
• Serve as Management Representative and leadership for establishing a strong internal and external quality image, as well as a reputation for quality products which can rely and depend on to meet or exceed their expectations.
• Define and establish appropriate monitoring and control systems (i.e. SPC) for key process parameters
• Define, develop and execute a Quality Assurance program, ensuring best practices are in place and being followed.
• Direct and lead the necessary technical evaluations and projects to improve process control, improve product quality, improve yields, reduce costs, and reduce scrap
• Monitor and report key metrics for weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews
• Budgetary responsibility for the Process, and Quality Assurance Engineering and Lab functions
• Human capital development for the Process, and Quality Assurance Engineering functions
• Recommend and provide justification for capital expenditures to improve the business
• Provide and ensure technical andsupport to Sales for contract and specification review
• Represent SMC in industry supported organizations or seminars that are valuable in advancing state of the art products and processes
• Customer visits as required

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required. A BS in Metallurgical Engineering or Material Science is preferred. Advanced degree (MS or PhD) is a plus.

At least 10 years of experience in technical management of product processes and applications in nickel or other metals industry. A minimum five years of experience in aero industry is also required including supervisory or managerial responsibilities. The individual must have a strong Technical and / or Quality engineering background.

Special Skills

High temperature nickel base superalloy melting or conversion experience is a plus. Knowledge of AS9100. In addition, the individual must possess excellent written and oral communications skills and be computer literate in order to effectively manipulate databases, analyze data, and document results.

• Technical competence
• Ability to interact with customers
• Strong understanding of products and processes
• Ability to troubleshoot and address customer concerns
• Ability to present to senior leadership team

Physical Dimensions

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sufficient mobility and dexterity for shop floor observation and interactions.

Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office and shop floor environment.

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.

Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $143,000 to $214,000 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 3X 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.