What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Supervisor position at Precision Castparts Corp.?
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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.
We are seeking a detailed-oriented and experienced Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead our QA team in maintaining high-quality standards. The QA Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Quality Inspection Department. They will oversee First Article Inspections (FAI) and calibration processes and coordinate direct quality programs designed to ensure that the processing of all products is consistent with customer purchase orders, in-process material, and finished products follow industry regulations and company policies.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily task assignments of direct reports by supervising and prioritizing tasks as necessary to assure schedule compliance.
- Manages and oversees all inspections of parts, investigates non-conformances, initiates, implements, and coordinates corrective and preventative actions as appropriate.
- Performs Interface with inspection and manufacturing personnel on technical issues, specification requirements, inspection methods, and scheduling.
- Oversee and ensure accurate completion of FAI’s per AS9102 and other customer requirements.
- Reviews and approves all revisions to internal process and quality system procedures to ensure that documentation meets current regulatory and customer requirements. (i.e. NADCAP and AS9100).
- Reviews all data obtained during quality control and quality assurance activities to ensure consistency with company goals, policies and procedures.
- Keeps management team abreast of significant issues or developments identified during quality activities and issues corrective/preventative actions being taken to assure continuous process improvement.
- Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality codes and standards.
- Investigate customer complaints regarding quality.
- Takes ownership of Calibration Management.
- Conduct internal audits and supports external audits as required.
- Maintain discipline, morale and harmonious relations by investigating and adjusting personnel problems within the area of responsibility and effectively recommend hiring, promotions, wage adjustments and terminations among subordinates.
Education & Experience
Minimum of- -year supervisory experience.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Quality Control in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of FAI (AS9102) calibration programs, ISO/AS99100 Quality Systems standards.
- Experience with ERP systems preferred.
- Experience with measurement tools, GD&T, and statistical process control.
- Quality orientation and high attention to detail.
Desired Skills
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality controls, and costs.
- Understand/use techniques for effective control of delivered quality, cost, and schedule in the manufacture of aerospace machined parts
- Knowledge of management principles involved in strategic planning and forecasting including people, material, and equipment resource allocation; corporate and human resource policies and benefits; leadership, teaming; and production methods.
- Skill and ability to collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; and develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.
- Ability to motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
- Proactive communicator who can clearly articulate results and needs across all levels.
- Ability to establish and communicate clear priorities and to influence others to support and act on those priorities.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
Salary : $88,700 - $110,000
