Senior Quality Engineer - Aerospace Machining

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.

Position Summary:

We are seeking ahands-on, collaborative Senior Quality Engineerto join our team in a precision metal machining environment serving the aerospace industry. This role is deeply integrated with shop floor operations, working closely with machinists, engineers, and leadership to ensure product quality, drive process improvements, and uphold aerospace standards. The ideal candidate thrives in a team-oriented environment and is passionate about building strong relationships to solve problems and elevate performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Always demonstrate a strong safety focus and perform job functions with integrity.
• Partner with machine operators and production staffto audit processes, identify quality issues, and implement practical, sustainable solutions.
• Plan and conduct analysis, inspection, design reviews, testing, and integrationto ensure the quality of assigned products or components.
• Perform quality engineering reviews of design documentationfor compliance with requirements, including vendor quality manuals and internal quality records.
• Applystatistical process control (SPC)methods to analyze data and evaluate current processes and changes.
• Perform Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) in accordance withAS9145and collaborate with engineering and production to ensure readiness.
• Review all purchased products or components and provide input on acceptance and future sourcing decisions.
• Document data obtained during all quality assurance activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Apply problem solving methodologies (e.g. 8d, DMAIC) and tools (e.g. Ishikawa, 5 Whys, FTA, PFD/ FMEA) to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities.
• Communicate significant quality issues or developments and recommend process improvements to management.
• Prepare and present technical and program information to team members and leadership.
• Direct technical and administrative personnel engaged in quality assurance activities.
• Maintain a working knowledge ofgovernment and industry quality assurance codes and standards(e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001, NADCAP).
• Support and participate ininternal and external supplier quality system audits.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits (AS9100, NADCAP, customer).
• Mentor and support quality inspectors and junior engineers, fostering a culture of quality and accountability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum5-7 yearsof quality engineering experience in ametal machiningandaerospacemanufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge ofAS9100,AS9102, andISO 9001.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and machining specifications.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of effectively prioritizing and multitasking.
• Must possess excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills, and demonstrate strong organizational abilities.
• Knowledgeable in product development, process optimization, risk analysis, continuous improvement, and verification/validation activities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Hands-on experience with precision measurement tools (CMM, micrometers, calipers, etc.).
• Proven ability tocollaborate effectively across departmentsand communicate clearly with all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make informed, confident decisions during pressure situations.
• Must be available to work weekends (particularly during month-end and quarter-end periods) and be willing to work more than 40 hours per week as needed.
• Intermediate skills in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work primarily in a manufacturing environment - environments that may be noisy, hot, cold, or dusty
• Must be able to periodically walk and or travel to other areas of the plant and navigate around machinery, production lines, and different areas of the facility.
• Ability to bend, squat, or reach to inspect equipment or products
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with NADCAP special processes (e.g., NDT, heat treat, welding).
• Familiarity with ERP and QMS systems.

Why Join Us?

• Be a key contributor in ateam-driven, quality-focused culture.
• Work on cutting-edge aerospace components in a high-precision environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership.