Supplier Quality Engineer

Precision Castparts Corp. •

Algona, Washington, United States

Position Type: Permanent

Job Description:

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.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Supplier Quality Engineer develops, modifies, applies, and maintains Quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials finished product.

Reporting Relationships:

The Supplier Quality Engineer will report to the Quality Manager.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop, coordinate, implement, update, monitor, and assure compliance with QMS policies and procedures.
Work with suppliers to improve their Quality and OTD as needed.
Audit suppliers either on-site or through desk audits.
Recommend approvals and/or denials of suppliers Quality systems.
Work directly with Purchasing to select or improve suppliers.
Document supplier performance.
Monitor QMS policies and procedure’s effectiveness through teamwork and statistical methods; Recommend improvements; Support QMS training.
Audit Quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements.
Implement and lead quality improvement efforts across cross-functional areas.
Support program and audit Corrective Action with root cause analysis, metrics, proposed solutions, and closure reporting.
Support for internal and external Quality related issues.
Support customer and 3rd party (i.e., AS9100) audits and provide audit reports as required.
Instruct team members in product conformity practices.
Familiarize and attain proficiency with continuous improvement methods and implementation.
May occasionally perform special projects; Perform other duties as assigned.
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure Quality standards are in place.

Required Skills:

Competent in the use and understanding of Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T) methods
Solid understanding of common inspection measuring equipment including, but not limited to, surface plates, micrometers, height gages, radius gages, protractors, profilometers, bore gauges, and dial indicators
Improment skills - Lean, CI, RCCA, Audit
Well versed in ISO/AS9100 Quality requirements
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to manage projects and utilize metrics/KPIs to drive action
Excellent verbal and written skills and an ability to work proactively in a teamwork environment
Ability to professionally communicate and work cooperatively with others
Attention to detail

Required Experience:

4+ years in manufacturing quality roles
4+ years in the Aerospace manufacturing industry preferred
Thorough understanding of how MRP/ERP systems work
Advanced computer program skills with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Level of Education:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or equivalent education and experience.
ASQ-CQA preferred

Travel:

Must be able to travel up to a week at a time.
Travel time - 10-25

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.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $90000 to $110000 US Dollar (USD) Hourly 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 2X 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&39;s medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

Job Ident #: 15326

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Supplier Quality Engineer

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