- Company
- PCC Aerostructures - A Precision Castparts Company (PCC)
- Industry
- Manufacturing & Construction
- Location
- Auburn, WA
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
Business Profile:
Since the early days of aviation, PCC has worked closely with our customers to develop and specify the best products for their applications. We’ve created new materials, designs, and manufacturing practices to satisfy an ever changing industry. PCC engineered product applications include all wing/fuselage structural parts; engine lock-plates/bracketry; complete passenger/exit doors; major flap support and actuation structures; spars, skins, and bulkheads; swaged control rods, cables, and actuation and flight control assemblies; and complex latches, quick release BALL-LOK® pins, and specialized fasteners.
Location Profile:
PCC Aerostructures Auburn is a kitting, assembly, and integration center that was created in 1999 as Primus International with the merger of Bumstead Manufacturing, Inc. and Hansen Machine Corporation. Precision Castparts Corp. acquired Primus International in August, 2011 and has since merged GCM North American Aerospace and Compass Aerospace Northwest with Auburn to create a vertical integration solutions center for medium assembly. The site is a center of excellence for hard metal machining and door assembly.
Position Summary:
The Quality Engineer develops, modifies, applies, and maintains Quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials finished product.
Reporting Relationships:
The Quality Engineer will report to the Quality Manager.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Develop, coordinate, implement, update, monitor, and assure compliance with QMS policies and procedures.
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.
Serve as the point-of-contact 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
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;
