Co-Op Quality Internship

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer Co-Op implements the manufacturing processes required to ensure achievement of daily, weekly and monthly performance goals in the area safety, quality, throughput, delinquencies, productivity, first pass yield, and variable cost. This position typically spends 50% of work time on the production floor and 50% of work time in an office environment. Must be a US citizen to be in the position

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Identifies, prioritizes, and implements process improvements that will deliver achievement of daily, weekly and monthly performance metrics in the area of safety, quality, throughput, delinquencies, productivity, first pass yield, and variable cost. This is done by utilizing data mining, tracking reports, documentation collating, acceptable engineering techniques, and process knowledge.
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, engineering, maintenance and purchasing leaders to manage, direct and coordinate tracking of Material Nonconforming reports.
• Implement calibration tracking of tooling, gages and fixtures via licensed software, needed to produce products that meet customer requirements.
• Develop standard work instructions needed to improve safety, increase quality, increase productivity, reduce scrap and eliminate delinquencies.
• Stay abreast of technological advancements and process improvements, which may impact production.
• Maintain system documentation for processes and procedures.
• Foster a “Safety 24/7” culture; driving safety initiatives to ensure zero safety related incidents annually.
• Generate daily reports related to Safety and Quality as necessary.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Working towards a BS Degree in Engineering – Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering Preferred
• Process improvement knowledge; Black Belt, Lean/Six Sigma
• Understanding of total quality management system and tools (systematic problem solving through root cause analysis, process design for manufacturing and assembly, demand flow, bills of material structure, process plans, routings, and Value Stream Mapping)
• Language: ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to verbally communicate effectively.
• Mathematical: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to apply basic concepts of algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability: ability to apply common send understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to read & interpret blue prints.
• Ability to read & interpret router instructions & specifications.
• Properly use calipers, micrometers, and other gauge measuring tools.
• Deadline driven with strong bias toward results achievement; flexible with schedule and shifting priorities
• Problem Solving
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Intermediate to Advanced use of MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.
• Inspection Equipment (Micrometer, Comparator, Dial Caliper)
  
  

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 20 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.
  
  

PCC Rollmet is an equal opportunity employer. The company's policy and practice is to provide equal employment opportunities and to assure those opportunities, without regard to age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, gender, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation including gender identity or gender expression, religion, (including religious dress and religious grooming), mental or physical disability, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, reproductive decision making, or any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal anti-discrimination laws.

ITAR Requirements

Our organization has a responsibility to comply with all applicable requirements set forth by International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”, 22 CFR 120-130). As such, this position may have access to ITAR controlled information and must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States.

Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed 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.