Quality Manager

Country:
United States of America

State / County:
California

City:
Paramount

Division:
Wyman Gordon

Company:
Press Forge

Function:
Quality

Workplace Type:
On-Site

Position type:
Full Time

Opportunity

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.

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).

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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
• Pro…