Quality Engineer

Job Purpose:

The Quality Engineer develops, implements, and maintains the inspection methods and quality systems needed to ensure that vendor-supplied and internally produced components meet engineering and quality requirements. This hands-on role includes CMM programming, inspection planning, first article inspection, production part approval, measurement system analysis, and quality improvement. The position partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and suppliers to prevent defects, resolve quality issues, and support new-product development through design qualification and testing.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Create, validate, and maintain coordinate measuring machine (CMM) programs for new and existing components using approved engineering drawings and CAD models.

Perform dimensional inspections using CMMs and conventional metrology equipment. Maintain revision-controlled programs, setup instructions, and inspection reports.

Develop, implement, and maintain incoming, in-process, and final inspection plans, control plans, and written inspection procedures for new and existing components.

Train inspectors and production personnel in approved inspection methods.

Perform and document first article inspections (FAI) of vendor-supplied and internally produced components.

Prepare, review, and coordinate Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions and approvals to meet applicable company and customer requirements.

Resolve inspection discrepancies with suppliers, Manufacturing, and Engineering. Maintain approval records and verify completion of required actions before recommending component or process release.

Select and assist in the development of inspection gages and fixtures

Plan and perform Gage R&R studies.

Develop, implement, and maintain quality management system procedures, work instructions, and records.

Support internal and supplier quality audits. Investigate supplier and internal nonconformances, coordinate containment and disposition through authorized personnel, lead root-cause analysis, and verify corrective action effectiveness.

Analyze inspection data, process capability, defect trends, scrap, and rework to identify preventive actions and improve product quality and manufacturing performance.

Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing during design reviews to identify critical characteristics, assess inspectability, and establish component acceptance and qualification requirements.

Support design qualification, verification, and validation by helping develop test plans, sample quantities, test methods, fixtures, and acceptance criteria. Perform supporting inspections, collect and analyze test data, and document results.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education 4 Year Degree Required Experience & Skills Minimum of 4 years prior job-related experience.

Demonstrated ability to independently program CMMs, perform dimensional inspections, and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T, and surface-finish requirements.

Practical experience developing inspection plans and completing first article inspections, PPAP documentation, and measurement system studies, including gage R&R.Working knowledge of quality management systems, statistical process control (SPC), process capability analysis, root-cause analysis, and corrective action.

Ability to write clear procedures, analyze data using spreadsheet or statistical software, manage competing priorities, and communicate technical findings to Engineering, production personnel, and suppliers.

Preferred Experience & Skills Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, quality, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

Experience with new product introduction, design qualification testing, inspection fixture development, supplier quality improvement, and internal auditing.

Familiarity with CAD software and electronic quality or document-control systems quality engineering or Six Sigma certification.

PC-DMIS programming experience

Sig-sigma green belt or higher

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Travel Requirements Up to 5%
Additional Eligibility Requirements Must be at least 18 years old Ability to legally possess firearms under applicable laws

Must know basic firearms safety

Ability to pass a criminal…