Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

The purpose of this position is to define the core responsibilities and qualifications required to successfully fulfill the role of Quality Engineer. The primary focus is to ensure product quality through effective engineering practices and to drive continuous improvements.

The Quality Engineer is responsible for a variety of engineering assignments focused on facilitating the control and improvement of product quality, working closely with key stakeholders in the process.

The Quality Engineer reports directly to the Quality Manager.

Preferred: High School/GED diploma or vocational school equivalent

Graduate of an engineering program or related 4-year degree

Required: 2 years of practical, related experience

Effective communication and listening skills with internal teams, external suppliers, and subcontractors

Ability to write technical reports and business correspondence

Strong analytical and organizational abilities

CNC environment highly desired

Proficiency in advanced mathematics and statistics

Computer literate

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics

Understanding of GD&T principles

Knowledge of Process Capability (Cpk / Cp)

Ability to apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) to inspections and manufacturing operations

Familiarity with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and standard measuring equipment

Understanding of precision machine shop production techniques and processes

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Knowledge of firearms is a plus

Apply knowledge of quality systems to develop and improve systems and products, ensuring compliance with internal, customer, and ISO 9001 requirements

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

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

Ensure conformity of purchased materials and components by maintaining and improving the quality program

Establish quality procedures and guidelines for new products in collaboration with the engineering team

Review current products and establish quality assurance procedures and associated documentation

Establish and maintain inspection criteria and related documentation (inspection reports and procedures)

Implement QA procedures during pre-production and production startup phases

Work closely with production supervisors to maintain and communicate quality requirements

Prepare necessary reports and maintain accurate records

Perform internal audits and produce audit reports

The physical demands of this role include occasional walking, operating machinery, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and moving around the work area. The incumbent will regularly stand, sit, talk, and listen, and frequently use hands to handle or touch objects. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires occasional lifting up to 35 pounds and frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds, such as moving parts between material storage and the work area.