Quality Engineer - Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality control systems
• Identify required specifications per customer print, determining an appropriate level of variation and monitoring quality assurance rates
• Design automated testing systems and quality control workflows to improve the efficiency of the quality assurance process
• Collect data about instances of product errors and investigation of possible solutions by troubleshooting the manufacturing or design process
• Document initial quality standards and the actual quality of products during production
• Find defects, help determine the causes of those defects, and assist to create resolutions
• Teach production staff how to use effective quality controls and supervise outcomes
• Work closely with design and production teams to solve problems.
• Respond to questions about how to achieve quality goals and implement changes to reduce the instance of human or machine errors

• Determining quality improvement factors
• Implementing methods to inspect, test and evaluate the reliability of the manufacturing processes, products, and production equipment
• Making sure processes adhere to quality standards
• Preparing reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data
• Programming computerized measuring equipment, such as CMM, Keyence, and GMM

• Strong knowledge of relevant software, quality assurance methods, measuring tools, gages, and quality manufacturing processes (PPAPs, Control Plans, ISO…)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong Math Skills
• Knowledge of metals machining
• Attention to detail
• Analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle stress
• Capable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to switch between tasks easily

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) (Preferred, no required)
• Four (4) or more years of quality engineering experience

*** wage based on experience

Good Quality Engineers are highly analytical people who love solving problems.

Northern Gear and Machining is a full‑service machining company based in southeastern Wisconsin that produces precision CNC machined parts, geared components, and related assemblies. As a family‑owned business for over 70 years, Northern Gear and Machining has been able to provide their customers outstanding service with quality products, cutting edge‑technology, and on‑time delivery.