Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Eldridge, IA (

Description

LMT Defense provides top tier products to the US Military, law enforcement and government agencies, in addition to international customers across the globe. Products include precision engineered modular rifle systems, grenade launchers, suppressors, and components. As it was in the very beginning, LMT’s mission is to exceed customers’ expectations of quality and value, and we have been doing so for over 40 years. LMT Defense needs your help as we continue to grow into the future. If you are looking for a position that is fast paced, with competitive benefits (PTO after 90 days of employment, health savings account, employer 401(k) match), flexible work schedules, and climate-controlled facility; LMT Defense is the perfect company for you. Below are the preferred skills, duties, and responsibilities you will have performing as ourQuality Engineer.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The function of the Quality Engineer is to perform a variety of engineering assignments with key stakeholders designed to facilitate the control and improvement of product quality.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma/GED or vocational school equivalent.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited engineering program or related four-year degree.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a high-precision CNC machining and/or assembly environment.

• Experience in an ISO 9001-certified facility.

• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and leading multidisciplinary problem-solving efforts.

• Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, communication, and technical writing skills.

• Proficiency with Minitab, Power BI, or similar quality/data analysis tools.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and GD&T.

• Knowledge of process capability (Cp/Cpk), process stability, and statistical process control.

• Understanding of precision machine shop production techniques and processes.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively communicate with internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification and ASQ CQE certification preferred.

• Knowledge of firearms and firearm manufacturing is a plus.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Apply strong knowledge of quality systems to develop, maintain, and continuously improve processes and products, ensuring compliance with internal, customer, and ISO 9001 requirements while supporting annual business goals

• Collaborate with design engineering, process engineering, manufacturing, sales, customer service, and purchasing teams to resolve issues related to customer complaints, product design, specifications, materials, tooling, and production quality

• Develop and maintain quality control plans incorporating statistical process control, analysis, and reporting of results and trends

• Maintain and improve the quality program to ensure conformity of purchased materials and components

• Manage supplier quality assurance qualification, evaluation, and ongoing performance monitoring

• Partner with engineering teams to establish quality procedures and guidelines for new products

• Review existing products and develop or update quality assurance procedures and related documentation

• Establish and maintain inspection criteria, inspection reports, and inspection procedures

• Implement quality assurance procedures during pre-production and production startup phases

• Work closely with production supervisors to communicate and enforce quality requirements

• Prepare reports and maintain accurate quality records and documentation

• Conduct internal audits and prepare audit reports

• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by leadership

BENEFITS:

• PTO after 90 days of employment

• Bonus Time Off for good attendance

• Medical, Dental, and Vision

• Health Savings Account (HRA)

• Flex Savings Account (FSA)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 401(k) Account + employer matching

• And so much more!

*LMT Defense is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

LMT Defense is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

*Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with policies and applicable state laws, LMT Defense provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with LMT will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Salary Description

Starting at $80k/annually depending on experience