Quality Engineer - Machining Manufacturer

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is a machining manufacturer and is seeking a Quality Engineer who will be primarily responsible for driving product and process quality by investigating production nonconformances, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective/preventive actions. The Quality Engineer will also support PPAP documentation and APQP activities.

Client Details

Our client is a privately held precision manufacturing company that produces high-quality machined components and engineered solutions for OEM and industrial customers. Leveraging advanced CNC, Swiss machining, and other precision manufacturing technologies, the organization helps customers address complex production requirements across demanding applications. With approximately 200 employees, the company serves the aerospace, defense, and automotive sectors and is recognized for its commitment to quality, continuous improvement, exceptional customer service, and robust APQP/PPAP-driven quality systems.

Description

• Analyze nonconforming conditions in production to determine root cause.
• Communicate with process owners to resolve nonconforming conditions by developing or facilitating corrective and preventive actions.
• Summarize and report nonconformance information and evaluate trends and major causes.
• Summarize and report defect analyses, corrective actions, implementations status, and effectiveness.
• Develop and document control plans which define verifications during production to ensure all state requirements are met.
• Develop and document inspection and verification procedures for use by department personnel.
• Develop and document PPAP paperwork.
• Take ownership of corrective/preventative actions (i.e., 8-D's, CAR's).
• Develop production methods for new and existing work.
• Complete immersion in personal and business continuous improvement.
• Participate in APQP for new and existing work.
• Develop internal process control plans for new and existing work.
• Use advanced statistical knowledge for problem solving and data analysis.
• Plan and document studies of measurement repeatability and reproducibility (Gage R&R) and process capability.
• Perform internal audits of the quality system and verification activities; and supplier audits as requested.
• Use inspection, measuring, and test equipment as necessary.
• Participate in company quality improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Profile

• At least 3+ years of experience within quality
• Background in a machining manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree is preferred
• Experience with aerospace and/or automotive environments is preferred
• Sponsorship not provided (Must be Green Card Holder or U.S. Citizen)

Job Offer

• Base salary of $70k-$90k depending on experience
• Paid Time Off
• Health, dental, vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• 401(k) matching

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