Quality Engineering Team

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Engineering Team- 

Our client near Elmira is hiring several Contract Quality Engineering roles with an industry leaders, offers a full benefits package and significant opportunities for company growth in a supportive team environment. Opportunity for a direct conversion? YOU BET! 

This individual will assist in the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes, focusing on bringing new CNC machined components into production efficiently.

Entry level candidates may be considered, compensation, $20.00 to $35.00 per hour with a lot of flexibility, depending on experience and skill level. Job Titles include Manufacturing Technicians, Manufacturing Engineers, NPI, Quality Technicians and Quality Engineers. One interview onsite, then, move to hire.

Job Responsibilities: 
Collaborate with engineering teams to review new product designs and provide input on manufacturability, particularly regarding CNC machining capabilities and limitations. 
Assist in the development and documentation of CNC machining processes, including fixture design, tooling selection, cutting parameters, and inspection criteria for New Product Introduction NPI projects. 
Perform first article inspections and conduct detailed measurements to verify the accuracy and quality of machined components. 
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to CNC machining processes, tooling, and equipment during NPI phases.
Collect and analyze process data, identifying opportunities for improvement in efficiency, cost, and quality for NPI manufacturing. 
Work closely with production teams to transfer new CNC machining processes from NPI to sustained production, providing training and support as needed. 
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices.
Supports New Product Introduction (NPI) and design transfer activities by developing inspection methods, Quality Plans, and risk management documentation to ensure product quality and compliance.
Conducts failure investigations and root cause analysis for product issues, customer complaints, stock evaluations, supplier quality concerns, and calibration
Authors and approves quality documentation, including Quality Plans, test methods, protocols, and reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with NPI requirements.
Collaborates with Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Inspection, Distribution, and Product Development teams to ensure quality compliance of new and existing products throughout the product lifecycle.
Develops, implements, and maintains quality system requirements for assigned areas, including manufacturing, suppliers, and process validation.

Qualifications: 
3-5 years of experience in a CNC or similar machining environment.
Proven experience/knowledge supporting New Product Introduction NPI processes in a manufacturing setting. 
Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T/ Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. 
Experience with metrology tools and techniques calipers, micrometers, CMM operation a plus. 
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

These roles are first shift, starting at Kelly Engineering Project Service Consultants. The right candidate strong in Manufacturing Engineering (experience with hands-on-failure analysis and equipment troubleshooting, etc.), may also be considered.

What is it like to start a position as  Kelly Engineering Project Services Consultant? Project Service Consultants are Kelly Engineering’s Premier Engineers that tackle our customer’s specialized Engineering Projects- Premium Benefits, including PTO and medical benefits with some of the lowest premiums in the industry. Many of our Project Service roles do not have end dates, and lead to permanent positions within the firms they are consulting (this position is one of those roles, the right person for this role will be groomed for a Direct Hire) If you’re opened to a Contract to Hire, Project Services are for you- Best of Both Worlds, Flexibility without sacrificing a benefits package.

A Kelly Engineering Project Services roles gives you the opportunity to work on cutting-edge engineering projects with clear objectives, defined deliverables, and a supportive team structure—ensuring you’ll make a genuine impact, collaborate with top talent, and see your results drive real-world operational improvements, all while enjoying flexibility, professional growth, and career advancement with an industry leader dedicated to your success.

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