Process And Quality Engineer

Process and Quality Engineer

Country

United States of America

State / County

New York

City

Dunkirk

Division

Metals

Company

New Hartford/Dunkirk

Function

Engineering

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

12966

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

Summary

Administering to daily technical and quality issues; understanding the product end use and material constraints, defining internal requirements necessary to produce the product and addressing customer technical and quality concerns. This individual will be expected to support the quality team and is therefore expected to assist with export/import compliance, internal auditing, document control, and to participate hands-on in continuous improvement projects.

Essential Functions

1.Review performance against key process parameters to establish process capabilities, which includes regular review of SPC data and updating of control limits, as warranted.

2.Develop and implement cost reductions, product improvement, process improvement and yield improvement processes that are sustainable.

3.Monitor product performance - properties, physical characteristics (length, straightness, surface condition) and yield.

4.Review customer specifications for acceptance

5.Create, maintain, and training on quality documents (CP's, PC's, SWI's, OPL's, Quality Alerts)

6.Participate in internal and external audits (SWI, AS9100, Customer)

7.Support Quality Manager in the Management Review process (Quarterly update Dunkirk PEAR/KPI's)

8.Coordinate retrieval of records with the records information center (i.e., Iron Mountain)

9.Interface with customers on quality related issues

10. Technical supervision of Dunkirk Processes and employees

11. Review and approve Homogenization cycles, furnace surveys, and furnace related calibration reports

12. Develop and maintain forge programs for the 4K ton press and GFM

13. Support development and maintenance of forge tables for SMC material and toll conversion customers

14. Disposition and close variances or upgrade to IRR if needed. Additionally track variances and IRR's for root cause analysis

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Employee will have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with a preference for disciplines including Metallurgical or Material Science or similar discipline. A basic understanding of physical metallurgy as it applies to thermomechanical processing and properties of metals are also required. The employee will also have knowledge of the principles and practices of VAR/VIM/ESR melting, the ability to prepare written reports and correspondence as well as presentations to senior leadership, the ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally, the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Competencies

• Technical competence

• Ability to interact with customers

• Understanding of products and processes

• Ability to troubleshoot and address customer concerns

• Strong communication skills. Ability to present to senior leadership team.

Physical Dimensions

Physical Demands

• Frequently moves about the production facilities. Must be able to detect unsafe conditions from long distances. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sufficient mobility and dexterity for shop floor observation and interactions.

Work Environment

• The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required the use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office and shop floor environment.

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 $79,500 to $90,000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried 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 1.5X 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's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.