Quality Engineer Technician

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer Technician 2 will support the measurement and inspection activities y will also support Quality Management Systems activities as needed. This role will interact with a variety of people related to measurement projects and gauge calibration.

• Determine method of measurement for measurement projects.
• Analyze part drawing and examine parts to determine reference points for layout. Diagram appropriate methods of measurement.
• Create and maintain computer programs for the CMM for all projects requiring the use of the CMM for measurements and studies.
• Create and document part set-ups on the CMM for measurements and studies.
• Measure all dimensions using the most appropriate method for each dimension and indicate the method on the first piece layout report.
• Indicate out of tolerance dimensions on first piece layout report.
• Answer any customer’s or engineer’s questions regarding the layout report results or methods of measurement.
• Perform capability studies on specific part dimensions when requested by Engineering, Quality Assurance, or the Customer.
• Maintain files of all layout reports, current drawings and re‑measurements of corrected dimensions and revision changes.
• Measure specified dimensions on job start‑ups on certain parts when these dimensions can only be checked on the CMM.
• Maintain the daily and archived Lab Schedule.
• Perform gauge calibrations and gauge R&R studies as requested using the appropriate equipment.
• Clean and maintain the CMM machine.
• Use Excel for various forms, reports, and capability studies to present results.
• Work independently to accomplish visual and dimensional mechanical inspection processes with minimal supervision.
• Adhere to best safety practices.
• Work with external vendors for outsourcing quality inspection(s).
• Be able to read and interpret engineering level mechanical drawings.
• Be able to establish accept/reject criteria and revision status from engineering drawings.
• Be able to independently conduct first article and final inspection processes confirming compliance to specifications in fast paced environment.
• Identify and document non‑conformance, initiate CAPAs.
• Notify appropriate personnel of potential rejection of products.
• Document inspection results by completing reports and logs, and correctly and carefully inputting data into the quality database.
• Accomplish inspection related tasks as directed by customer requirements, the quality department or upper management.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis and other problem‑solving activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all manufacturing departments.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Be a participant in team member training, internal audits.
• Perform other Quality Management System duties, as necessary.

• Associate degree in relevant field or technical certification preferred.
• 1-3 years related work experience.
• Minimum of one year of CMM programming and operation (Preferred).
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency in surface plate layout techniques.
• Understanding of SPC and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GDT).
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of a wide variety of measurement equipment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work with databases and spreadsheets.
• Must be able to work independently handling multiple tasks and priorities.
• Certification as a Certified Mechanical Inspector from ASQ (Preferred).
• General knowledge of CAD software (Autodesk Inventor or Solidworks) is a plus.
• Must read and write English.
• Familiarity with both metric and imperial systems.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Company paid for Life insurance, short‑term…