Quality Engineer

Overview

Starting Base Salary Range of $70,000 to $85,000 (DOE).

For over 100 years, we've manufactured high-quality products in the USA. We operate in our Oregon-based factory, producing optics for hunters, shooters, law enforcement, and military personnel. We design and manufacture products with one goal — to ensure it performs for life.

Leupold & Stevens is American to the Core. We value product excellence and uncompromising quality, and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture where team players with innovative ideas and a sense of urgency thrive.

• Affordable health and dental insurance
• Strong commitment to training and professional development, including an internal skills development program for all manufacturing team members
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Company contributions up to 8% of base pay into a 401K retirement account
• Profit sharing
• Great product discounts

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By providing team members with tools, training, information, analysis, processes, and problem-solving expertise, our Quality Engineers serve as stewards of our brand, ensure the highest levels of quality, and drive world-class operational efficiency. Roles may focus in New Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Metrology, or Supplier Quality.

• Follow written procedures and work instructions; make suggestions for improvements.
• Design inspection and test equipment and provide work instructions and training as needed.
• Assist in product testing and ensure testing supports project timing.
• Collaborate to create product test plans that validate specifications.
• Purchase gauges and inspection/test equipment as needed.
• Participate in Gauge Capability and Process Capability Studies and perform analysis.
• Assign appropriate inspection equipment and methods to measure components and products.
• Create and revise SPC, AQL, Skip-Lot, Audit Test Plans, and Control Plans.
• Respond to SPC alarms and Quality Alerts.
• Modify programs used on inspection equipment to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Help team members interpret inspection results.
• Participate in problem-solving activities using scientific methods (e.g., 8D).
• Monitor operational and quality data; identify opportunities for improvement.
• Perform audits in manufacturing, assembly, office, and supplier settings.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support suppliers and problem-solving activities.
• Participate, document, and advise on Supplier Selection and Qualification activities.
• Ensure compliance and documentation to Regulatory and/or Industry Standards (e.g., CE, FDA, ASTM, SAE).
• Any other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor.

• Bachelor's Degree and 1 year minimum experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings with GD&T
• Understanding of statistical fundamentals
• Understanding of measurement systems analysis
• Understanding of SPC
• Experience with analytical software (Excel, Minitab, Northwest Analytics, QC Cal Weibull++)
• Experience with productivity software (Office Suite, Solid Works)

Standard manufacturing environment.

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• A core objective is to maintain a workplace where each employee can achieve their full potential; we are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any protected characteristic.
• We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. To request an accommodation, email  or call .
• Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is a drug-free workplace and requires pre-employment drug screening and background checks.
• We comply with applicable FAR and DFAR regulations. U.S. citizens and others authorized to work in the U.S. are hired in compliance with law. Some positions may require export control considerations.