Inspection Manager - Huntington, WV

Company: Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC)
Location: Huntington
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Country







United States of America







State / County







West Virginia







City







Huntington







Division







SMC









Company







HBE







Function







Quality







Position type







Full Time























Opportunity ID



4872







Company Profile







The Special Metals Corporation group of companies was created in the latter part of 1998 when Special Metals Corporation of New Hartford, New York, acquired Inco Alloys International, including its Huntington Alloys and Wiggin Alloys divisions. In 2006, Special Metals Corporation became a part of Precision Castparts Corp., a worldwide manufacturer of complex metal components and products. With a history of alloy technology now going back some 100 years, our company continues to provide solutions to difficult materials problems through such time-tested products as our world-recognized INCONEL, INCOLOY, NIMONIC, UDIMET, MONEL and NILO alloys.Today's Special Metals is a world leader in the invention, production and supply of the high-nickel, high-performance alloys used for the difficult jobs in engineering. These alloys are highly engineered to offer a superior combination of heat resistance, high-temperature corrosion resistance, toughness and strength and are used in the world's most technically demanding industries and applications. Special Metals offers the largest range of nickel alloys and product forms, as well cobalt alloys, to more than ten worldwide markets. We produce nickel alloys in all standard mill forms, from large ingots and billets to plate, sheet, strip, tubing, bar and wire, the latter of which includes core and filler wires for welding products. The company has manufacturing and research facilities in the USA and Europe, sales offices in North America, Europe and Asia, and a distribution network including most of the industrialized countries of the world.Special Metals Corporation is the world's premier inventor, developer and producer of nickel alloy and cobalt alloys-with a portfolio of more than 100 alloy compositions, wrought products and welding consumables, over 80 percent of which were invented in our own laboratories. All created to help redefine what's possible in the world of energy and industry.Our time-tested nickel alloys are highly engineered to offer a superior combination of heat resistance, high temperature and corrosion resistance, toughness and strength for the most demanding applications. No other single manufacturer offers such a comprehensive range of game-changing alloy compositions and product forms.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.







Job Description







SUMMARY
The Inspection Manager is responsible for the day to day functions of the NDT and QVA groups. The Inspection Manager coordinates, manages and assists with any plant quality issues as they pertain to products and quality requirements. The Inspection Manager also works with operations to improve material quality to a consistent high level.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Manages the day to day functions of the NDT and QVA groups.
* Work to improve yield, scrap, first time pass and material costs.
* With assistance from Level III, writes/executes inspection protocols.
* Oversees the inspection of materials produced by the Company.
* Oversees the process of accepting or rejecting products and discusses inspection results with the production team.
* Reviews and/or removes products that don't meet production standards and recommends strategies to improve product quality.
* Participate in supplier and internal quality system audits.
* Review and monitor supplier interface from receipt of material through rejection notification and corrective action when necessary.
* Promote quality consciousness, motivating personnel to perform and produce to the best of their ability with regard to quality and productivity.
* Help to develop inspection procedures, plans, guidelines and records for all work areas to ensure the control of product quality is maintained.
* Assess the need for new gages; arranging for their purchase or creation and assuring their accuracy by directing inspection, calibration and use.
* Keep the Senior QC Manager apprised of all issues involving quality.
* Assist in analysis of material problems, investigate any issues and follow up, conduct any reliability testing necessary.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate.QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* 4-year degree in related field. Four years of experience in engineering and/or quality in a manufacturing environment is required.
* 5-7 years of metals industry experience required.SPECIAL SKILLS
* Demonstrated supervisory, verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills to motivate and manage a diverse group of individuals in a variety of positions.
* Ability to influence others to follow rules and regulations.
* Strong leadership skills and teamwork mentality.
* Ability to maintain quality standards.
* Ability to adjust and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
* Strong background in quality control.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Strong communication, organizational and teamwork skills.
* Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office required).
* Strong background corrective actions and the quality tools used for effective corrective actions.COMPETENCIES
* Excellent computer skills
* Lots of initiative
* Great organizational skills
* Confident decision-making ability
* Problem solving skills
* Interpersonal skills
* Diversity to be able to communicate to all levels of the organization.ADDITIONAL NOTES
* The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
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.
Frequently moves about the production facilities. Must be able to detect unsafe conditions from long distances.
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.
The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required the use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials.(This position is eligible for a referral bonus per the PCC Metals Group Referral Bonus Program).







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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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