Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

At KMM Group, quality isn't just a department—it's at the core of everything we manufacture. From life-saving medical devices to mission-critical aerospace, defense, and advanced industrial components, our team produces precision-machined parts where accuracy is measured in microns and excellence is expected.

We're looking for a Quality Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced precision manufacturing environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges. If you're passionate about continuous improvement, advanced metrology, statistical process control, and collaborating with manufacturing teams to build quality into every process, we'd like to meet you.

Located in Hatboro, PA, just outside Northeast Philadelphia, KMM offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge inspection technology while helping support customers in the medical device, aerospace, defense, and high-precision manufacturing industries.

Job Responsibilities

As a Quality Engineer, you'll collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to develop quality systems, inspection methods, and process improvements that ensure precision components consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements.

• Develop and improve inspection plans, quality plans, control plans, and inspection methodologies

• Create and maintain First Article, In-Process, and Final Inspection documentation

• Program and validate CMM inspection routines

• Develop inspection strategies for complex precision-machined components

• Collaborate with Engineering to ensure manufacturability and inspection feasibility

• Perform root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies

• Support CAPA activities and continuous improvement initiatives

• Analyze SPC, Cp, and Cpk data to improve process capability

• Assist with implementation of statistical inspection methods

• Review production documentation for Quality Management System compliance

• Ensure documentation complies with customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements

• Support internal and external quality audits

• Develop process controls that reduce variation and improve production quality

• Assist with implementation of new inspection technologies and software improvements

• Research and recommend improvements to inspection processes and metrology systems

• Mentor and support manufacturing personnel on quality planning and inspection best practices

What Success Looks Like

• Develop quality plans that support consistent, customer-approved production.

• Improve process capability through data-driven quality improvements.

• Partner with Engineering and Production to solve manufacturing challenges.

• Deliver accurate inspection plans, CMM programs, and quality documentation.

• Drive continuous improvement across quality systems and processes.

• Ensure precision components meet customer and industry quality standards.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline OR equivalent manufacturing quality experience

• Minimum five (5) years of Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, or Quality Control experience in a precision manufacturing environment

• Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

• Experience developing quality plans and inspection plans

• Strong knowledge of CMM inspection methods

• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), Cp, and Cpk

• Experience supporting production machining environments

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and customer specifications

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:

• OGP optical inspection systems

• Keyence vision inspection systems

• ISO 13485

• AS9100

• FDA 21 CFR Part 11

• Lean Manufacturing

• Six Sigma methodologies

• Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, 8D)

• CAPA

• PFMEA

• Control Plans

• First Article Inspection (FAI)

• Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.

• Work at computer workstations and inspection equipment for prolonged periods.

• Perform inspections using precision measuring instruments.

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

• Frequently use hands and fingers to operate computers, measuring equipment, and inspection tools.

• Read engineering drawings, inspection reports, and electronic data.

• Distinguish fine visual details during inspection activities.

• Occasionally bend, reach, kneel, or stoop while inspecting manufactured components.

• Work safely in a manufacturing environment around CNC machining equipment

ITAR Requirement

KMM is an ITAR-registered facility. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or have a valid Green Card.

A Restrictive Covenant Agreement (NDA) must be executed for this position.

Confidentiality of all KMM Group business matters is a professional responsibility within the scope of this role. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to, customers, vendors, policies, operational methods, technical processes, know-how, trade secrets, pricing, delivery reports, open order reports, financial reports, financial data, and other business affairs of KMM Group.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Prescription Coverage

• Life Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Critical Illness & Supplemental Coverage

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

• Professional Development Opportunities

Why KMM

At KMM, you'll work alongside experienced engineers, machinists, programmers, and manufacturing professionals who take pride in producing some of the most complex precision components in the industry.

We invest in technology, training, and our people because we believe great manufacturing starts with great teams.

You'll enjoy:

• Challenging, high-precision manufacturing projects

• Modern inspection and metrology technology

• Collaborative engineering and manufacturing teams

• Opportunities to influence quality systems and continuous improvement

• A stable, growing company serving diversified industries

• Professional development supported by dedicated training and leadership

Whether you're looking to expand your technical expertise or grow into leadership, KMM provides the environment to build a long-term career.