- Company
- Wyman-Gordon - A Precision Castparts Company (PCC)
- Industry
- Manufacturing & Construction
- Location
- Paramount, CA
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.
Job Description
Business Profile:
Wyman-Gordon: Wyman-Gordon is a worldwide supplier to the aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets. We hold quality accreditations for all of the major airframe and engine manufacturers for both civil and military applications. Wyman-Gordon creates rotating closed-die forgings which are critical for aerospace and land-based gas turbines. Wyman-Gordon also manufactures structural forgings for airframe, nuclear, petrochemical, power generation, and space applications.
Location Profile:
Located in Paramount, California, Press Forge is a premium supplier of forging services and products to commercial and military aerospace, nuclear, oil and gas exploration, and industrial markets. We are the largest forger in the United States dedicated to the conversion of customer owned material. Our commitment is to process your material to your exact requirements with the flexibility and short lead times only a company our size can provide. We are the experts in material conversion and forging of titanium, steel, and high temperature alloys.
Position Summary:
The Quality Engineer is responsible for monitoring and improving the quality of our operational processes and outputs. The Quality Engineer's responsibilities include designing quality standards, inspecting materials, equipment, processes, and products, developing quality control systems, and determining corrective actions. This position is a key liaison with internal staff, suppliers, and customers on Quality related matters. A successful Quality Engineer should have excellent troubleshooting skills and be able to ensure that processes and products consistently meet established quality standards. This position reports directly to the Quality Manager.
Key Performance Indicators:
Safety
First Pass Yield
Scrap
Cost of Quality
Throughput
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or competency needed for successful performance in the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Comply with PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and all PCC Cardinal Rules (e.g. Quality and Safety).
Comply and enforce Cardinal Rules of Quality
For all RFQs (request for quotes) and sales orders, review customer documentation and ensure manufacturing, technical and quality requirements are met and documented. Preemptively identify and communicate issues that can be resolved early, thus avoiding costly Inspection or Manufacturing options that delay processes.
Interpret customer requirements that may have hidden costs. (i.e., inspection, fixturing, tooling, special processing, etc)
Review or create order specific Inspection & Control Plans and other Quality documentation.
Address quality inquiries and concerns from our customer and their representatives
Provide quality customer interface to assure requirements are understood and satisfied. Host and participate with customer audits, work collaboratively with customers to identify quality gaps, assure corrective action resolution, and oversee continual improvement activities to meet or exceed customer expectations.
Perform and lead internal audit activity to identify process enhancements and ensure compliance with QMS.
Responsible for ensuring RCAs are implemented for CARs and NCRs
Participate on all 6s Programs
Obtain AS13100 Supplier Self Released Certification
Monitor quality control activities and processes at suppliers. Review and analyze corrective action and non-conformance data to eliminate non-conformances.
Recommend new techniques and processes to improve the flow of data and documentation
Assist with training production staff in the implementation of QMS and inspection procedures.
Developing and implementing quality standards.
Developing and implementing quality control systems.
Monitoring and analyzing quality performance.
Inspecting and testing materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met.
Collaborating with operations managers to develop and implement controls and improvements.
Ensuring that workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations.
Investigating and troubleshooting product or production issues.
Developing corrective actions, solutions, and improvements.
Reviewing codes, specifications, and processes.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge of forging, machining, special processes, and applicable specifications
AS13100, 8D Problem Solving Requirements training or experience
Lean manufacturing basics
Trouble shooting skills with focus on process improvement
Knowledge/ experience with Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Spirits AeroSystems Quality management system and specifications.
PFMEA, APQP, SPC and 8D Problem Solving experience/training.
Strong communications skills, both verbal and written, to convey ideas and processes
Ability to complete work assignments accurately and quickly, while always focusing on accomplishing the goal
Self-motivated and able to work independently without close supervision
Strong organization and planning skills
Team Oriented
Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Oracle experience preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent project management skills.
Experience & Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in quality or engineering is required.
3+ years related experience in a manufacturing environment; forging (Open /Close die) highly preferred.
Knowledge of manufacturing and quality systems; aerospace preferred
ASQ certification preferred.
Six Sigma/Lean manufacturing basics
AM2750 / AS9100 auditor Rev D preferred
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.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Manufacturing and laboratory environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.
The job may require additional hours beyond a 40-hour workweek.
Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer commit ted to recruit, hire, train and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.
Note: This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
