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Quality Engineer
Titanium Metals Corporation
Location : Worcester, MA, 01608
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : $85,000 to $110,000 + Bonus
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
Quality Engineer
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Wyman-Gordon, located in Worcester, MA, provides Isothermal Forgings for military and commercial turbine applications using nickel based and titanium alloys. Full Heat Treating, Machining and Testing on site. This growing, $200 million profit center is part of a highly successful, multi-billion $ diversified manufacturer. Precision Castparts Corporation (PCC).
Quality Engineer
Assure Wyman-Gordon's Quality systems and procedures satisfy government and customer requirements and assure compliance of product shipped to contractual requirements. This role will be exposed to all aspects of quality including but not limited to audit, data analysis, corrective actions, process improvement/control, product certification and export control.
- Performs professional Quality Engineering assignments of considerable complexity under limited direction/supervision i.e.. Conducts statistical analysis in the form of capability studies, DOE’s, etc to evaluate processes.
- Designs, installs and continually evaluates quality assurance and/or control methods and systems.
- Develops standards, procedures, and work instructions to provide quality guidance and to facilitate training activities.
- Performs training in internal auditing, mechanical inspection and statistical techniques.
- Maintain internal and customer requirements in QMS system.
- Conducts internal and external audits and supplier surveys to verify capability and/or compliance.
- Coordinates and participates in material review activities to determine nonconforming product dispositions and corrective actions.
- Develops, generates, and analyzes reports and returned products to identify trends and to facilitate corrective action/quality improvements.
- Host customer and third party audits.
- Performing auditing functions within Wyman Gordon and with external suppliers.
- Control point for issuance of all internal procedures.
- Support investigations and atypical events, as well as resulting corrective or preventive action implementation
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-5 years of experience in a quality engineering function
- S./ B.A (engineering discipline preferred)
- Manufacturing experienced highly preferred.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred
- Experience in a highly regulated environment (Aerospace, Medical, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and teamwork across functional boundaries
- Excellent communication skills
SPECIAL SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Understanding of technical drawings and accompanying documentation
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to convey technical and conceptual material to individuals at all levels in customer organizations as well as within Wyman Gordon.
- Detail oriented.
For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $85,000 to $110,000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter . Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 11 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
Wyman Gordon is committed to hiring, promoting and transferring employees without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin (where a person was born), sex, age, ancestry (ethnic heritage), citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other reason prohibited by law. Decisions as to hiring, promoting or transferring employees should be based solely upon job-related qualifications.
As an equal opportunity employer, Wyman Gordon is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 508-839-8004 for assistance.
Freqently Asked Questions
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Quality Engineers often progress into roles like Quality Manager, Process Improvement Specialist, or Compliance Lead. Gaining cross-functional leadership experience and advanced certifications can accelerate advancement, opening doors to strategic decision-making roles within aerospace manufacturing companies.
At Titanium Metals Corporation, Quality Engineers engage deeply in audit coordination, product certification, and export control compliance within a regulated aerospace environment. The role demands close collaboration across departments to uphold rigorous quality standards specific to nickel and titanium alloy forgings.
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