Entry-Level Engineer: GD&T & QA for Manufacturing

International Executive Service Corps; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GVI Inc. in Newport, RI is seeking an entry-level Engineer to provide engineering support to Quality Assurance and Production, interpret drawings and GD&T, and participate in continuous-improvement initiatives on the shop floor.

You will assist with inspections, nonconformance investigations, and documentation, collaborating with QA, Production, and Engineering teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s level degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Basic knowledge of GD&T and the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Understanding of basic manufacturing processes, measurement techniques, and dimensional inspection concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; CAT, statistical analysis or quality-management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering support to Quality Assurance and Production.
• Assist in troubleshooting manufacturing, dimensional, and quality-related issues on the production floor.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.
• Support inspection activities and help determine measurement and verification methods.
• Assist with nonconformance investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and documentation.
• Review manufacturing and inspection data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Work with production personnel to improve processes, reduce defects, and increase production consistency and efficiency.
• Support the development and improvement of work instructions, inspection methods, process documentation, and quality procedures.
• Participate in continuous-improvement initiatives and cross-functional problem-solving activities.
• Assist senior engineers and Quality personnel with engineering evaluations, process changes, and other technical projects as assigned.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and communicate findings and recommendations clearly to appropriate stakeholders.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Engineering drawings interpretation

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

CAT

Statistical analysis

Quality-management software

Job description

GVI Inc. in Newport, RI is seeking an entry-level Engineer to provide engineering support to Quality Assurance and Production, interpret drawings and GD&T, and participate in continuous-improvement initiatives on the shop floor.

You will assist with inspections, nonconformance investigations, and documentation, collaborating with QA, Production, and Engineering teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.