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:

The Supplier Quality Engineer is a key technical leader responsible for working with Suppliers, Design Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain for the selection of qualified suppliers and improvement of supplier performance to provide a positive impact on the quality of new and existing products. We are seeking a diligent Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee our supplier quality control functions. Your responsibilities will include conducting audits, analyzing defect trends, and leading continuous improvement projects.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Interface with business units, cross-functional groups and suppliers on support tasks related to Quality & OTD, FA (Failure Analysis), RCCA (Root Cause Analysis / Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions)
• A dynamic personality style with the ability and willingness to promote appropriate change and improvement
• Ability to find and evaluate risks within the supply chain and propose long-term solutions
• Lead containment activities for supplier-related quality spills and improve efficiency of screening defects
• Establishes and drives process performance and controls (SPC) reviews at Supplier
• Solid understanding of receiving inspection processes including statistical sampling, component measurement techniques, specifications, drawings, AS9102 FAIR
• Issue FA & RCCA reports to suppliers, follow up, review and approve suppliers' questions/requests
• Excellent problem resolution, judgment, and decision-making skills required with thorough working knowledge of Quality systems methods and practices (Control Plans, Lean Manufacturing concepts, Root Cause Analysis, etc.)
• Conduct supplier evaluations and support the development of key suppliers
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize the workload, assess escalation needs
• Must be open to travel as needed (up to 50% Local suppliers)

Desired Experience and/or Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Structural, Systems, or related field from an Accredited Institution
• Preferred: 5 years in supplier quality discipline
• Prior Supplier Quality and/or Supplier Development experience throughout the lifecycle of products
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulations including AS9100, AS9102, ISO9001, AS13100, & NADCAP requirements
• This position requires the use of information or access to hardware that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) not necessary to add on skill/experience
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Experience with problem solving methodology such as A3 and 8D
• Experience leading complex projects with remote team members
• Significant experience working directly with customers and suppliers
• Leadership skills demonstration (Lead & Influence the teams)
• Build relationships internally and with the suppliers
• Effective Communication (Status, Risk identification, Plans, Help needed)
• Proactive Approach (Meeting deadlines, presenting improvements, driving improvement plans)