Quality Manager 1

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 Manager 1 leads the Quality function of the organization with full accountability for ensuring product conformity, customer satisfaction, and aerospace compliance. This leader drives the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality systems and processes that achieve zero defects, meet regulatory and customer requirements, and support company growth. The Quality Manager fosters a culture of quality excellence through training, performance metrics, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Quality Manger is expected to have 3-5 direct reports (includes 1 Quality supervisor with 3-5 direct reports).

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Quality System Leadership

• Own and manage the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with AS9100 requirements and other applicable aerospace standards.
• Lead internal and external audits, including supplier and customer audits; ensure timely closure of audit findings and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Product & Process Quality

• Define and implement quality planning strategies, including First Article Inspection (FAI), Control Plans, PFMEAs, inspection criteria, and process controls.
• Oversee incoming inspection, in-process inspection, final inspection, and product release.
• Partner with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve quality issues and drive long-term corrective/preventive action.

Customer & Supplier Quality

• Act as the primary point of contact for customer quality matters, including nonconformances, corrective action requests, and quality agreements.
• Lead supplier quality assurance activities, including qualification, performance monitoring, and corrective action follow-up.
• Support supplier development and risk mitigation strategies.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive Root Cause Analysis and corrective/preventive actions using structured problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Whys, etc.).
• Implement quality metrics, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor performance and promote visibility.
• Lead or support cross-functional teams in Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement initiatives.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage, mentor, and develop quality personnel; promote training, certification, and career growth.
• Ensure all quality staff are trained on procedures, inspection equipment, measurement systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous learning.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical field
• Minimum 3-7 years of progressive quality leadership experience in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, and root cause problem-solving tools
• Proven success leading quality teams and managing complex customer requirements
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), or equivalent
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Background in forging, metalworking, or heavy manufacturing processes

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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, 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.

Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer commit ted to recruit, hire, train and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.