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Precision Castparts • Irvine, California, United States
Salary: USD 103,300–154,900 per year
Role & seniority
Stack/tools
Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Quality systems: QMS, internal/external audits, supplier surveys
Statistical methods: capability studies, DOE
Reading/issuing technical drawings and documentation
Top 3 responsibilities
Lead contract quality engineering activities: contract review, quality planning, customer liaison, certification, hosting source inspections and audits
Design, implement, and continually evaluate QA methods/systems; develop standards, procedures, and work instructions; provide training in internal auditing, inspection, and statistics
Conduct internal/external audits, supplier surveys, material review, and drive corrective/preventive actions; host customer/third-party audits
Must-have skills
5–7 years in a quality engineering role; engineering degree or equivalent
Experience in a highly regulated environment (aerospace, medical, etc.)
Strong communication; ability to convey technical material across levels
Proficiency with MS Office; ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Detail-oriented; US citizenship or permanent residency required (government contracts)
Nice-to-haves
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
Manufacturing experience; cross-functional leadership
Experience supporting regulatory/compliance requirements and audits
Location & work type
Summary
Supervises, supports, and implements the activities of the Shur-Lok Quality Assurance System. Administers those activities that are designed to meet customer requirements for a Quality Assurance System. Develops and implements procedures in support of company quality policies, as developed by senior management. Supplies feedback to the senior management team on the effectiveness of the quality system. Supervises and directs the work of staff in various quality assurance functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. (Other duties may be assigned.)
Performs and supervises contract quality engineering activities including: contract review; quality planning; customer liaison; certification; and the hosting of source inspection and external auditors. Provides inputs to other areas of the company as required to implement customer and regulatory quality requirements. Performs professional Quality Engineering assignments of considerable complexity under limited direction supervision ie. Conducts statistical analysis in the form of capability studies, DOE’s, etc to evaluate processes. Designs, installs and continually evaluates quality assurance and/or control methods and systems. Develops standards, procedures, and work instructions to provide quality guidance and to facilitate training activities. Performs training in internal auditing, mechanical inspection and statistical techniques. Maintain internal and customer requirements in QMS system. Conducts internal and external audits and supplier surveys to verify capability and/or compliance. Coordinates and participates in material review activities to determine nonconforming product dispositions and corrective actions. Develops, generates, and analyzes reports and returned products to identify trends and to facilitate corrective action/quality improvements. Host customer and third-party audits. Performing auditing functions within Wyman Gordon and with external suppliers. Control point for issuance of all internal procedures.
Education And Qualifications
5-7 years of experience in a quality engineering function
S. / B.A (engineering discipline preferred) or equivalent work experience
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply logic to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and handle deadline pressure.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
COMPETENCIES FOR QUALITY ENGINEER
To be fully proficient as a Quality Engineer the employee must exhibit mastery of the competencies described below.
Communication – Communicate effectively with customer representatives, other internal departments, and company management to facilitate adherence to quality system requirements. Maintain open and positive lines of communication with customer and industry auditors.
Analytical Skill – Ability to analyze customer quality requirements and determine the need to adjust, revise, or implement quality assurance systems, procedures and practices to comply with those requirements. Ability to assess the reliability and effectiveness of quality assurance processes.
Technical Knowledge and Expertise – Thorough knowledge of industry and company quality control systems, methods, and requirements. Ability to act as a resource to operations and engineering functions with regard to achieving quality goals. Proficient in PC and web-based applications that support customer systems. Basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
Follow-Up – Consistently follow up on implementation of new procedures, system improvements, or corrective actions through audits of quality system and procedures. Respond in a timely manner to customer inquiries and requests.
Problem Solving – Ability to identify root problems and recommend and/or initiate solutions.
Teamwork - Support coworkers in other departments and contribute technical guidance necessary to prevent or correct quality issues and promote the successful flow of operations.
For informational purposes only the range of pay for this role is $103,300.00 to $154,900.00US Dollar (USD)Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only this role is eligible to participate in the Companys Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Companys bonus multiple based on the Companys performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 80 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees and their families are eligible to participate in the company's medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Companys 401k plan.80