Precision Castparts

Quality Engineer LPC

Precision Castparts$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Quality, Mechanical, or related field)
  • 3-5 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing quality, or a related field
  • Knowledge of quality systems, non-conformance processes, and root cause analysis
  • Experience in customer negotiation and quality audits
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Conduct part-specific quality planning for new parts
  • Develop work instructions based on customer specifications
  • Approve part routers in accordance with PCC procedures
  • Review and align customer specifications with PCC capabilities
  • Evaluate and process all non-conforming material using the RNC system
  • Submit non-conformance reports to customers and negotiate dispositions
  • Initiate corrective action requests to address quality issues
  • Conduct external audits of PCC suppliers to ensure quality standards
  • Perform internal audits of PCC processes for improvement
  • Act as an authorized Quality Representative for product shipment
  • May supervise other engineers or technicians on projects
  • Identify and address safety considerations relevant to quality tasks
  • Execute annual cost savings projects totaling at least three times salary

Benefits

  • Full-time employment
  • On-site workplace
  • Opportunity to lead projects and supervise staff
  • Engagement in cost-saving initiatives
  • Continuous improvement potential in processes and systems
Full Job Description
Quality Engineer LPC

Country

United States of America

State / County

Oregon

City

Portland

Division

Structurals

Company

LPC

Function

Engineering

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

23719

Job Description

SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • 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.


QUALIFICATIONS
  • Required Education & Experience
    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Quality, Mechanical, or related field).
    • 3-5 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.


About Precision Castparts

Precision Castparts Corp. is a worldwide, diversified manufacturer of complex metal components and products. It serves the aerospace, power, and general industrial markets. PCC is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, and forged components used in jet aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines. The Company is also a leading producer of highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace and other general industrial markets, and supplies metal alloys and other materials to the casting and forging industries.
Learn more about Precision Castparts
Size
29,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1949

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