Process Quality Engineer

Snowline Engineering; Cameron Park (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Generous Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and

Holidays

Snap Fitness Membership

In-house training and advancement

Job summary

Snowline Engineering in Cameron Park, CA is seeking a Process Quality Engineer to ensure incoming/outgoing materials meet quality standards and customer requirements. You will participate in engineering design reviews, review certifications, and develop inspection criteria.

The role emphasizes hands-on QA in a precision machining environment with opportunities to lead corrective actions and support AS9100/ISO9001 compliance.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in quality within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience with RCCA/CAPA and quality systems.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9001.
• Ability to conduct MSA and Gage R&R studies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in engineering design reviews.
• Review and approve special process certifications (welding, plating, heat treatment etc.).
• Create inspection requirements, key features, data evaluation, balloon drawing.
• Define, review, and conduct First Article Inspection.
• Review and approve manufacturing build documents including work orders and nonconformance records.
• Understanding 8D, 5-Why, fishbone, fault tree analysis.
• Support effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
• Support scrap and rework reduction projects as required.
• Perform periodic audits of the application of our quality system in accordance with AS9100/ISO9001.
• Collaborate with internal customers on quality related concerns; develop and present training materials to build quality awareness.

Skills

GD&T understanding

RCCA/CAPA fundamentals

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Green Belt

Quality assurance

AS9100/ISO9001 familiarity

MSA/Gage R&R

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Why consider a career with Snowline Engineering?

Snowline Engineering is a state-of-the-art precision machining facility located in the beautiful foothills of the Sierra Nevada just 20 minutes outside of Sacramento. Our company's objective is to provide our customers with diversity in precision machining, precision sheet metal, light to medium fabrication, and turnkey assemblies.

We have been in business since 1966 and have a very diverse customer base including customers from the Aerospace, Robotics, Medical and Train industries.

Our 80,000 square foot facility features the most state of the art equipment in the industry.

We offer in-house training and opportunity for advancement.

If you want to work for a company that values excellence and surround yourself with a talented team of professionals, we look forward to receiving your resume!

Position

Process Quality Engineer

Location

Cameron Park, CA

Status

Full Time

Hours

Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm

Our Compensation and Benefits show how much we value our team!

• $65,000 to $110,000 annually, depending on experience
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with high company contribution
• Long Term Disability and Life Insurance Plans
• 401K plan with Company Match
• Generous Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Snap Fitness Membership

About the Role

As a Process Quality Engineer, you will ensure that incoming and outgoing materials, components, and products meet required quality standards, specifications, and compliance requirements, aligning with organizational and customer expectations. Oversee products with minimal guidance, often on accelerated timelines.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participate in engineering design reviews
• Review and approve special process certifications (welding, plating, heat treatment etc.)
• Create inspection requirements, key features, data evaluation, balloon drawing
• Define, review, and conduct First Article Inspection.
• Review and approve manufacturing build documents including work orders and nonconformance records.
• Understanding 8D, 5-Why, fishbone, fault tree analysis
• Support effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions
• Support scrap and rework reduction projects as required
• Perform periodic audits of the application of our quality system in accordance with AS9100/ISO9001
• Collaborate with internal customers on quality related concerns; develop and present training materials to build quality awareness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder)

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, or minimum of 3 years in Quality
• Background in component machining, welding, machining, inspection
• Understanding of GD&T
• RCCA/CAPA fundamentals
• Quality Management System audit experience
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt
• Quality assurance experience in production environment. Aerospace, Machine shop
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9001 Quality Management System
• Understanding of ANSI/ASQZ1.4, switching rules normal, tightened and reduced sampling
• Understanding of Measurement System Analysis (MSA), including Gage R&R studies
• Conduct process capability studies (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk) and recommend process or tolerance adjustments
• Develop acceptance sampling plans (ANSI/ASQ Z1.4, C=0) based on risk and lot size; support Design of Experiments (DOE) for process optimization