With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the spanet 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 spanet. 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.
The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products meet specified quality standards and align with both customer requirements and PCC capabilities. This role involves planning, auditing, and managing non-conformance processes, as well as collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to maintain product quality and optimize processes. The Quality Engineer also plays a key role in cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
- 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.
- Study finishing and inspection processes for consistency and proper application of requirements. Make recommendations for improvements.
- Define methods and measurements to characterize back end processes.
- Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Quality, Mechanical, or related field).
- 2-5 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing quality, or a related field.
- Required Skills & Abilities
- 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.
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.
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 be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.
