Quality Engineering Co-op

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.

Business Profile:

PCC Fasteners:

Since the early days of aviation, PCC has worked closely with our customers to develop and specify the best fasteners for their applications. We've created new materials, designs, and manufacturing practices to satisfy an ever-changing industry. Today we manufacture nearly every fastener type used in the aerospace industry - all with the careful monitoring and control of specific manufacturing practices and thorough product testing that have been our hallmark.

Location Profile:

Located in Gardena, California, Permaswage designs and manufactures separable and permanent fluid fittings and installation tooling for aerospace and defense applications.

Position Summary:

The Quality Engineer Co-Op implements the manufacturing processes required to ensure achievement of daily, weekly and monthly performance goals in the area safety, quality, throughput, delinquencies, productivity, first pass yield, and variable cost. This position typically spends 50% of work time on the production floor and 50% of work time in an office environment.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identifies, prioritizes, and implements process improvements that will deliver achievement of daily, weekly and monthly performance metrics in the area of safety, quality, throughput, delinquencies, productivity, first pass yield, and variable cost. This is done by utilizing statistical analysis, Lean/Six Sigma tools, acceptable engineering techniques, and process knowledge.
• Join teams of experts to determine root cause of top failure modes, determine and implement corrective actions, and conduct follow-up to ensure compliance and the continued achievement of performance targets.
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, engineering, maintenance and purchasing leaders to manage, direct and coordinate all process activities needed to maximize productivity and minimize cost while achieving safety, quality and throughput targets.
• Establish sequencing, inspection criteria, tooling, gages and fixtures needed to produce products that meet customer requirements.
• Develop standard work instructions needed to improve safety, increase quality, increase productivity, reduce scrap and eliminate delinquencies.
• Ensure employees are trained on production procedures and practices.
• Stay abreast of technological advancements and process improvements, which may impact production.
• Maintain system documentation for processes and procedures.
• Foster a "Safety 24/7" culture; driving safety initiatives to ensure zero safety related incidents annually.
• Develop FAIR (First Article Inspection Reports) in compliance with AS9102.
• Work with different PCC Fluid Fitting facilities to perform RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) reports using various tools such as 8D, 5-Whys, Fish-Bone Analysis, etc.
• Generate daily reports related to Safety and Quality as necessary.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Working towards a BS Degree in Engineering - Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering Preferred
• Process improvement knowledge; Black Belt, Lean/Six Sigma
• Understanding of total quality management system and tools (systematic problem solving through root cause analysis, process design for manufacturing and assembly, demand flow, bills of material structure, process plans, routings, and Value Stream Mapping)
• Language: ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to verbally communicate effectively.
• Mathematical: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to apply basic concepts of algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability: ability to apply common send understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to read & interpret blueprints.
• Ability to read & interpret router instructions & specifications.
• Properly use calipers, micrometers, and other gauge measuring tools.
• Deadline driven with strong bias toward results achievement; flexible with schedule and shifting priorities
• Problem Solving
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Intermediate to Advanced use of MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.
• Inspection Equipment (Micrometer, Comparator, Dial Caliper)
• Must be a US Person (permanent resident or US citizen)
• Must be able to work at least 20 hours per week