Manufacturing Quality Assurance Program Engineer

LMC Industries; Arnold (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LMC Industries, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Quality Assurance Program Engineer to lead and enhance our quality management systems within a manufacturing environment.

The role ensures products meet rigorous quality standards, comply with regulatory requirements, and drive continuous improvement through innovative quality initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, leadership in cross-functional teams, and hands-on experience with GD&T, PPAP, PFMEA, and CMM inspection

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with GD&T and ASME Y14.5-2018 standards.
• Experience interpreting drawings and performing gage/part inspections.
• Knowledge of control plans, PFMEA, and PPAP submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance the quality management systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Interpret drawings and GD&T callouts per ASME Y14.5-2018 or customer standards.
• Operate CMM and inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, and height gages.
• Prepare inspection plans, procedures and testing instructions with calibrated instruments.
• Maintain gauges and lab equipment and administer calibration schedules.
• Conduct Gage R&R, Capability Analysis, and PPAP related submissions as needed.
• Schedule and maintain inspection records for annual validations of automotive components.
• Assist in corrective actions and participate in product/process audits.
• Adhere to safety practices and company policies, and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality assurance

GD&T

CMM

PFMEA

Gage calibration

SPC

PPAP

Root cause analysis

Tools

CMM equipment

Calipers

Micrometers

Optical Comparators

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Program Engineer to lead and enhance our quality management systems within a manufacturing environment. This role is vital in ensuring that our products meet rigorous quality standards, comply with regulatory requirements, and continuously improve through innovative quality initiatives. The ideal candidate will be passionate about quality assurance, possess strong analytical skills, and demonstrate leadership in cross-functional teams to uphold excellence across all production processes.

Duties

• Follow all established safety practices and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Interpret drawings and GD&T callouts based on ASME Y14.5-2018 ("Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing" Standards), or customer standards as applicable.
• Operate "Coordinate Measuring Machine" (CMM) to inspect parts and gages.
• Prepare inspection plans, procedures and testing instructions. Use various micrometers, calipers, radius gages, pin gages, height gages, indicators, Optical Comparators, and other hand and bench measuring instruments to perform parts inspections.
• Maintain gauges and equipment located in the quality labs as required.
• Knowledge of product acceptance criteria utilizing Control Plans and PFMEA's. Administer gage calibration system to ensure timely calibration of gages and measuring instruments according to recall schedule.
• Complete Gage R&R Analysis as required for PPAP submission. Complete Capability Analysis upon request for submissions of PPAP and/or Annual Validations.
• Schedule and Maintain Inspection records for Annual Validations of Automotive components. Understand basic SPC concepts to identify out of control data points and process capability. Able to utilize basic PC applications such as Excel, Word, and email.
• Complete calibration of gages according to schedule. Maintain records of inspection, test, and gage certification activities.
• Contribute to the Corrective Action Team when required for root cause analysis.
• Perform Product Process Audits or LPA's as required. Comply with all policies at LMC Industries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Join us in driving excellence through innovative quality assurance practices! We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment where your expertise makes a tangible impact on product safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction.