Quality Assurance Technician - Testing & QMS

Quality Assurance Technician 2 – Testing & QMS

Monday-Thursday, 2:30 PM to 1:00 AM

Base Pay: $25.00 to $30.00 (DOE) + $2.00/hour Shift Differential

For over 100 years, we’ve manufactured high‑quality products right here in the USA. We still operate out of our Oregon‑based factory to this day, producing innovative, battle‑proven optics for the world’s most relentless hunters, shooters, law enforcement officers, and military personnel. Regardless of the product, whether it’s a red dot or a riflescope, we design and manufacture it with one goal in mind—to ensure it performs for life.

At Leupold and Stevens we’re American to the Core and passionate about what we do. Product excellence and uncompromising quality are our top priorities. We’ve built a collaborative, high performance culture where team players with innovative ideas and a sense of urgency thrive.

Our benefits package is amazing:

• affordable health and dental insurance
• a strong commitment to training and professional development including an internal skills development program for all manufacturing team members
• a generous tuition reimbursement program
• company contributions up to 8% of base pay into a 401K retirement account
• profit sharing
• and great product discounts (to name a few)

What You’ll Be Doing as a Quality Assurance Technician 2 – Testing & QMS:

Depending on assignment the person in this role will conduct audits, provide results and the status of corrective actions. Provide training and assistance to operators with regard to quality tools and processes. Perform product evaluation testing and be an active participant in continuous improvement activities on cross‑functional teams including quality, operations, and the value stream engineering teams.

• Assist Quality Engineering in developing assembly process and product audit plans
• Conduct assembly process and product audits; provide on‑the‑spot feedback and training to operators
• Assist in Business Process Audits
• Create records of audit results and findings and status reports of corrective actions
• Adhere to audit schedules and notify stakeholders of any changes / updates
• Respond to operators who need help using test methods or confirming measurements.
• Perform set‑up and operation of complex test equipment and software
• Support QEs with performance test results, including pre & post condition evaluation reports.
• Participate in problem solving and continuous improvement activities
• Follow written procedures and work instructions
• Any other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor

Skills and Experience You’ll Need as a Quality Assurance Technician 2 – Testing & QMS:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associates degree in a technical field or 2 years technical training and 2 years related experience in any of the following areas: machine shop, mechanical assembly, optical assembly, and/or optical systems and components required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required
• User knowledge of Microsoft computer software products (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) required.
• Training in the following disciplines:
• Internal auditing
• Root cause analysis
• Corrective and preventive action
• ASQ Certified a plus, CQT (Technician) preferred
• ERP / MRP experience preferred

Work Environment for a Quality Assurance Technician 2 – Testing & QMS:

Works takes place in a standard manufacturing environment.

A core business objective at Leupold & Stevens is to maintain a workplace in which each employee can achieve their full potential. The company was founded on the principle of giving customers and our team members ‘A Square Deal’; to us, this means advocating for the employment opportunities and advancements of all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We resolutely believe all aspects and privileges of employment should be determined by skills and behaviors, not personal identities.

With our commitment to make our application process and workplace accessible for individuals with…