Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Lake Air Products is a fast-growing contract manufacturer serving medical, aerospace & defense, industrial markets and more. We are committed to quality, performance, and building strong teams while proudly living by our Core Values:
Customer Focus, Passion for Performance, and Right People – Best Teams.

We are currently adding a Quality Engineer to our growing quality department in New Hope, MN. This is a 1st shift position, working full-time on-site Monday-Friday from 7am-4pm. The Quality Engineer will use their technical skills to create inspection protocol for coordinate-measuring machines, visual inspection devices, and other test and inspection equipment. They fill roles as data gatherers, analysts, and reporters, using custom-written programs to generate inspection and test data for manufacturing, engineering, quality, and customers.

• Assist with programming CMMs and visual inspection equipment to effectively inspect a wide variety of parts.
• Interpret geometric dimensions and tolerance frames and translate them into inspection program output to ensure manufactured products meet internal engineering and customer dimensional specifications.
• Develop test methods and part fixtures to facilitate product inspection.
• Prepare and maintains Customer Documentation Packages for products including: PPAPs, ISIRs, FAIRs, Quality Plans, Capability Studies, and MSAs.
• Develop and maintain plans, schedules, and budgets for assigned projects.
• Support Engineering and Production in the analysis and interpretation of inspection data.
• Develop and deploy efficient processes for the data collection, documentation, record keeping, and reporting of inspection/test data and technical data packages.
• Understand, support, and improve existing metrology technologies and investigate, develop, and implement new technologies.

• 3 years of experience in 3D CMM programming preferred (Zeiss Calypso sw. preferred)
• Strong knowledge of GD&T specifications and reading of technical drawings
• Experience with Technical Data Packages for parts and products
• Must be able to work independently and make sound judgments regarding work methods and tools.
• Good computer skills, and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Projects, and Excel.
• 3 – 5 years, a combination of education and experience with on-the-job training.
• Previous experience with ISO Audit training and certification
• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Competitive Pay
• Full Benefits
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Gym Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement

PLEASE NOTE - This position is 100% on-site and no relocation assistance is available for non-local candidates.