Quality Control Manager jobs in Irvine, CA

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:

Responsible for the direct supervision of quality personnel, maximizing individual and plant-wide quality and technical skill development to insure on-time shipments and customer satisfaction. This position reports directly to the Quality Director and serves as their back-up.

While upholding the highest standards in compliance with Safety and Quality, the Quality Control Manager will be part of a team responsible for improving the Shur-Lok Business Quality System, reducing defects and leading the organization to a “Zero Defect Tolerance” by utilizing the PCC Toolbox including Six Sigma and Lean.

With focus on Customer Satisfaction, the Quality Supervisor will implement best quality practices, drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with the PCC policies.

Position Accountabilities:

• Analyzes, establishes, and communicates performance standards for all quality
• Directs the performance management process by preparing and conducting performance reviews, employees, disciplinary actions, disciplinary meetings, and coaching sessions.
• Analyzes variable labor costs daily, determines required staffing
• Coordinates the My Idea program for the quality
• Implements and coordinates cross training of all quality personnel to ensure the elimination of all skill gaps, resulting in a more skilled and adaptable Ensures the completion of required competency forms and certifications, as well as maintains an employee skill matrix.
• Leads change through demonstrated leadership skills such as teamwork and effective communication.
• Actively partners with Operations in quality planning, support of production goals, inspection and testing, documentation improvement and control, and shipment of quality products and services.
• Works with the Engineering team on new development programs and problem solving projects to accelerate effective results.
• Conducts purchase order reviews to ensure quality clause and requirements are met.
• Conducts training and verifies training effectiveness of Quality
• Provides support, training and leadership in quality systems, root cause determination, risk identification and management and process control including AQS techniques, DOE, FMEA, and SPC.
• Develops and improves Quality procedures, including work instructions used in the Laboratory and other inspection areas.
• Performs internal audits; issues and manages corrective actions to closure and verifies effectiveness.
• Facilitates and participates in problem solving and root cause
• Participates in Nadcap audit preparation (Material Testing, Heat Treat and Chemical Processing).
• Performs trend analyses for supplier and customer returns, scrap and rework, and first time Identifies the opportunities for improvement and is an active contributor to the solutions.
• Conducts supplier audits, performs trend analysis and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Knowledge and understanding of the continuous improvement process and practical tool application.
• Complies with all environmental safe practices and regulations. Reads all MSDS’ and possesses thorough knowledge of all oil and chemical labeling and storage requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or

Position Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and certifications.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE · 5-7 years related experience.

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

SKILLS · Strong analytical skills and action-oriented.

• Working knowledge of technical drawings
• Problem solving tools, e. Cause and Effect Diagrams, 5 Whys, A3s, 8Ds.
• Working knowledge of measurement systems and use of Inspection equipment; micrometer, caliper, comparator, hardness tester, automated inspection equipment.
• Computer proficiency, e. MS Office
• Statistical Software, e. Minitab
• Technical expertise in AQS, DOE, FMEA,

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.