Quality Supervisor

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 Quality Supervisor will be responsible for managing quality engineers and technicians to support all quality functions related to manufacturing. This will be split between actual engineering and day to day management of the quality team including development and training of the quality engineers regarding design, testing, and evaluating integrated systems for managing industrial production processes including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. This will also include hiring and performance management of the quality team while assisting the Quality Manager with significant quality issues.

Essential Functions:

* Responsible for oversight of audits and audit preparation for both customers and accrediting agencies (Nadcap/AS9100)
* Direct involvement with advanced NDT development, training and implementation on strategic engine programs
* Maintain, monitor, and develop systems relating to ISO, AS9100, NADCAP and other similar industry standards
* Develop and maintain Quality systems with the customer and manufacturing to ensure delivery of quality products
* Direct involvement with advanced NDT development, training and implementation on strategic engine programs
* Drive cost improvement and productivity initiatives throughout the Quality Assurance and inspection functions
* Work with engineering and operations to identify root cause for all internal and external non-conformance
* Responsible for review of customer drawings, specifications, etc. to identify customer quality requirements
* Prepare inspection instructions for radiographic, fluorescent penetrant, grain etch, visual and dimensional inspection
* Perform audits to monitor product quality/ISO requirements and support manufacturing/inspection training activities
* Ensure a high level of internal and external customer service including customer issues and complaints relating to quality
* Coordinate production procedures in cooperation with other plants to maximize product reliability and minimize costs
* Quality investigations as required to identify and eliminate scrap/rework causes and customer issues
* Interface with customer representative for source inspections and quality issue resolution
* Maintain Quality Assurance records required by both the company and the customer
* Design, develop and implement quality control training programs
* Maintain active role on internal Continuous Improvement teams
* Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

* Demonstrated ability to develop, relentlessly execute and deliver results in conformance with action plans.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.
* Pragmatic and results oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.

Desired Skills:

* Highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
* Strategic vision for new and future technology to support manufacturing and operational excellence.
* Ability to communicate with all levels of management, employees, suppliers and customers.
* Must be able to work on multiple tasks, have good decision-making skills, and be detailed oriented.
* Proven ability to work hands-on with the team to achieve objectives.

Experience & Education

* Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Material Sc. or related Engineering field. MS or MBA degree is desirable.
* Prefer 10+ years of experience in a quality role in a manufacturing environment.
* Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma Certification.
* Knowledge of blueprints and airfoil specifications, Laue, and ultrasonic wall inspection.