Quality Engineer

Cambridge Valley Machining (CVM) is a family-owned and operated company providing comprehensive design through manufacturing services for startups, Fortune 500 businesses, and other domestic and global customers. CVM is a proud supplier within the Space and the Defense industries.

Due to business growth, we are seeking to fill a Quality Engineer position. Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineer verifies conformance of product through inspection and proactively assures product quality through advanced planning, statistical analysis, root cause analysis, and verification of corrective/preventive actions. The Quality Engineer works with internal and external suppliers and customers to achieve Quality excellence through proven Quality methods.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented problem solver who is passionate about quality, driven by continuous improvement, and committed to ensuring products consistently meet or exceed customer and industry standards.

• Performs inspection of both incoming materials from suppliers and of finished product
• Prepares First Article Inspection Report documentation
• Performs manufacturing methodology analysis to develop in-process product inspection standards and devise testing methods and procedures
• Establishes standards for the disposition of finished product by devising evaluation tests, methods, and procedures
• Establishes rework standards by devising inspection and physical testing methods and procedures
• Collects and analyzes data, including statistical analysis, to determine process capability, measurement methods, and support inspection plans
• Provides QA support to APQP teams for new products and tracks QA actions for advance quality product planning (APQP)
• Initiates Corrective Action reports; leads root cause analysis activities

• BS/BA in Engineering or related field preferred
• Minimum two (2) years' experience working in a Quality Department in a manufacturing environment
• Experienced in measurement techniques, root cause analysis, and implementation and verification of corrective and preventive actions
• Working knowledge of statistical process control, gage R&R, auditing, APQP, and production part approval process (PPAP)

Cambridge Valley Machining is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.