Quality Engineer (Centrix Aerospace)

Position Summary:

The Quality Engineer will design and implement quality control process sampling systems, procedures, and statistical techniques.  Provide oversight and drive improvement of sampling, qualification, and lot procedures. 

Reporting Relationships:

The Quality Engineer reports directly to the Quality Manager.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Utilize Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA)
• Assist with the verification and resolution of non-conforming products
• Assist with development of PFMEA, Gage R&R, and other Zero-Defect projects
• Work on record retention, proper identification, and record storage
• Gain an understanding of engineering drawings, manufacturing methods, finishes, quality requirements, and assembly requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Maintain and improve the effectiveness of the quality system, supporting root cause analysis of process and product problems, and integration of SPC and sampling techniques. 
• Provide customer/vendor and management interface on quality, processes and reliability problems. 
• Enable oversight of quality systems by providing management with regular performance reports on key systems, including cost of quality, internal audit system, and contract review.  Turn data into information by identifying issues and trends.
• Perform quality planning for new product implementations to proactively identify and eliminate potential problems.
• Manage the supplier quality system and perform supplier audits.
• Make recommendations and implement new inspection equipment and techniques.
• Take active role in writing and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of Quality Systems.
• Strong statistical background.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ certifications such as CQE, CQA, CSSGB, or CSSBB.
• Experience with Nadcap special processes-Heat Treat
• Experience in machining and aerospace assembly environments

Required Experience and Education

• B.S. in Engineering with Quality related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000/AS9100 Quality Systems

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.

Location Profile:

Now part of PCC's Engineered Products Division, Centrix specializes in the design and manufacturing of highly customized aerospace products.  With customers in over 15 countries and involvement in virtually every new aircraft program worldwide, Centrix provides global support through a network of field experts. Our products are engineered for superior clamp performance, precise concentric alignment, and compatibility with automated and robotic assembly. We also deliver integrated fastening systems by pairing custom tooling with industry-leading torque solutions. Our team utilizes advanced technologies including Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis (FEA), supported by a robust testing and quality validation system.