Senior Quality Engineer

Senior Quality Engineer

Country

United States of America

State / County

Massachusetts

City

Worcester

Division

Wyman Gordon

Company

Worcester

Function

Quality

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

13672

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

Wyman-Gordon, located in Worcester, MA, specializes in producing Isothermal Forgings for military and commercial turbine applications using nickel-based and titanium alloys. Our facility offers full heat treating, machining, and testing on-site. This growing $200 million profit center is part of Precision Castparts Corporation (PCC), a highly successful, multi-billion dollar diversified manufacturer.

Sr. Quality Engineer

Position Overview: The Sr. Quality Engineer will ensure that Wyman-Gordon's quality systems and procedures meet government and customer requirements, and that products comply with contractual obligations. This role involves a broad range of quality-related activities including auditing, data analysis, corrective actions, process improvement/control, product certification, and export control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform complex Quality Engineering assignments with limited supervision, including statistical analysis (capability studies, DOE, etc.) to evaluate processes.

• Design, implement, and continually assess quality assurance/control methods and systems.

• Develop standards, procedures, and work instructions to guide quality processes and facilitate training.

• Conduct training in internal auditing, mechanical inspection, and statistical techniques.

• Maintain compliance with internal and customer requirements within the Quality Management System (QMS).

• Conduct internal and external audits and supplier surveys to verify capability and compliance.

• Coordinate and participate in material review activities to determine nonconforming product dispositions and corrective actions.

• Develop, generate, and analyze reports and returned products to identify trends and drive corrective action/quality improvements.

• Host customer and third-party audits.

• Perform auditing functions within Wyman-Gordon and with external suppliers.

• Manage the issuance of all internal procedures.

• Support investigations of atypical events and implement resulting corrective or preventive actions.

Education and Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in a quality engineering role.

• B.S./B.A. in an engineering discipline preferred or equivalent work experience.

• Manufacturing experience highly preferred.

• Training as an ISO 9001 or related standard Lead Auditor preferred (e.g., AS9100, ISO 17025, IATF 16949).

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred.

• Experience in a highly regulated environment (e.g., Aerospace, Medical).

• Proven ability to provide technical leadership and work effectively across functional boundaries.

• Knowledge and experience in Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, Systemic Problem-Solving Skills, Poka-Yoke Development and Implementation, Blueprint and Specification Interpretation, Customer specifications and requirements, Calibration requirements.

• Excellent communication skills.

Special Skills and Physical Requirements:

• Proficient in understanding technical drawings and accompanying documentation.

• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to convey technical and conceptual material to individuals at all levels within customer organizations and Wyman-Gordon.

• Detail-oriented.

Why Wyman-Gordon?

• Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic and innovative environment.

• Engineering That Takes Flight: Be part of an industry-leading team that contributes to the advancement of aerospace technology. At Wyman-Gordon, your work will directly impact the development of critical components for military and commercial turbine applications.

• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse team that values collaboration and inclusivity.

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.

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.