Quality Engineer

Job Description

This role is built for a hands on Quality Engineer who wants ownership, not paperwork. You will lead quality performance for key customers, drive improvement, and ensure processes hold up in demanding, tight tolerance environments.


What you will do


• Build and improve measurement methods using CMM, surface finish tools, and precision gaging


• Ensure gaging aligns with GD and T standards


• Create FMEAs, control plans, PPAPs, and process flows• Support APQP from prototype through production


• Drive compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards


• Lead internal, customer, and third-party audit readiness


• Solve quality issues using 8D, 5 Whys, and root cause methods• Work with production and engineering to reduce variation and improve Cp and Cpk


• Communicate directly with customers on quality issues and corrective actions


• Support supplier quality, audits, and incoming inspection improvements


What matters


• 3 to 5 plus years in quality engineering within machining, aerospace, or defense


• Strong CMM experience, PC DMIS or similar


• Deep understanding of GD and T


• Proven work with FMEA, APQP, PPAP, and control plans• Experience with SPC and capability studies


• Ability to lead structured problem-solving


Nice to have


• Six Sigma Green Belt• Minitab or similar statistical tools


• Experience with special processes like plating or heat treating


• ERP or MES quality systems experience


What you gain


• Ownership of customer quality performance


• Direct impact on production capability and consistency


• Exposure to high precision, regulated environments


Benefits: Medical, dental, vision starting day one, 401k with match, Bonus opportunities and gain sharing, Paid time off and holidays, Tuition support, and employee assistance program

Submit a current Resume to be considered. Contact David McKnight View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.