Precision Quality Engineer - GD&T & Metrology

Ohio Ordnance Works, Inc.; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Ordnance Works Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure product conformance in a precision machining environment. You will translate drawings and data packages into inspection plans, validate measurement methods, and drive real-time quality improvements.

The role focuses on GD&T, metrology, and shop-floor support to machinists and inspectors, with collaboration across manufacturing engineers to prevent defects and ensure repeatable, compliant production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Thorough understanding of quality management standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and quality control tools.
• Experience with first article inspections and nonconformance resolution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, and technical data packages to define inspection requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Develop and validate inspection methods for machined components, including in-process and final inspection strategies.
• Select and apply appropriate metrology tools (CMM, optical systems, surface plate instruments, handheld gages).
• Provide shop floor support to machinists and inspectors to ensure understanding of dimensional and geometric requirements.
• Troubleshoot dimensional issues using measurement data, machining knowledge, and root cause analysis.
• Lead and schedule DCMA source inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/QA

Tools

ASQ CQE/CQA

PCDMIS programming

ERP systems

Quality mgmt software

Job description

Ohio Ordnance Works Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure product conformance in a precision machining environment. You will translate drawings and data packages into inspection plans, validate measurement methods, and drive real-time quality improvements.

The role focuses on GD&T, metrology, and shop-floor support to machinists and inspectors, with collaboration across manufacturing engineers to prevent defects and ensure repeatable, compliant production.