Quality Engineer 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:

Since the early days of aviation, PCC has worked closely with our customers to develop and specify the best products for their applications. We've created new materials, designs, and manufacturing practices to satisfy an ever changing industry. PCC engineered product applications include all wing/fuselage structural parts; engine lock-plates/bracketry; complete passenger/exit doors; major flap support and actuation structures; spars, skins, and bulkheads; swaged control rods, cables, and actuation and flight control assemblies; and complex latches, quick release BALL-LOK pins, and specialized fasteners.

Location Profile:

Now part of PCC's Engineered Products Division, University Swaging is a unique machining, swaging, and assembly center providing the industry's most technologically advanced structural and kinematic control rod assemblies, flight control mechanisms, and swaged cable assemblies. Founded in 1947, the company was purchased by Primus in 2000, and before the close of the decade, expanded more than twofold into a new 110,000 square foot facility. The company's success can be attributed to continuity of leadership and a strong vision for growth of capabilities and products. Today the site benefits from shared opportunities and cooperation with KaliStrut Aerospace, which has also maintained a leading market position in the area of metallic rods for more than 35 years. Recent engineering projects include pylon struts, interior tie rods, hold open rods, flight control rods, wing-to-body fairing support rods, door mechanisms and rods, and structural support rods for Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Gulfstream. Precision Castparts Corp. acquired Primus International in August, 2011.

Position Summary:

The Quality Engineer Co-Op will be responsible for supporting the Quality Assurance and Quality Control departments by assisting with verification and resolution of non-conforming product. They will assist with developing Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA), Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R) and other Zero Defect projects. The Quality Engineer Co-Op will work on record retention, proper identification, and storage of records.

Reporting Relationships:

The Quality Engineer Co-op 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 product
• 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
• Customer Surveys
• Customer Scorecards
• Help streamline production and quality processes.
• Assist MRB
• Implement corrective actions.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Efficient use of time in prioritizing, organizing, and completing tasks
• Well organized and good attention to detail
• Ability to professionally communicate and work cooperatively with others
• Proactive, hands-on strategic thinking with problem solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
• Willingness to learn and support training of others

Required Experience and Education

• Must be pursuing a 4-year Engineering degree
• Must be willing to accept a 6 month assignment
• Previous experience in an engineering role a plus
• This position is not eligible for relocation or housing stipend

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.