Product Quality Engineer

Thorough-Staff LLC; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorough-Staff LLC seeks an experienced Quality Inspector to systematically inspect, evaluate, and analyze production and customer-returned products. You will identify failure modes, support root cause analysis, and drive data-driven improvements across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.

Key qualifications include 5+ years in quality or manufacturing inspection, familiarity with GD&T, CMM, and precision measurement tools, plus ISO 9001/13485 knowledge.

Qualifications

• Education aligns with quality-focused manufacturing engineering.
• Experience interpreting GD&T, BOMs, electrical schematics, and workmanship standards.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, 13485 or equivalent quality standards.
• Proven ability to perform precision measurements and coordinate measurements.

Responsibilities

• Interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T, BOMs, electrical schematics, material specs, workmanship standards, and acceptance criteria.
• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections on production and customer returns to assess defects.
• Operate calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other precision tools for accurate measurements.
• Utilize CMM operation and understand how probing strategy affects measurement accuracy.
• Identify recurring issues and escalate to Product Quality Manager.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Procurement to communicate findings and support corrective actions.
• Assist Technical Returns Evaluation Manager with repair procedures and work instructions.
• Participate in Lean or continuous improvement initiatives to reduce turnaround time and defects.
• Perform Internal Quality Systems Audits and ensure procedural compliance.

Skills

Precision measurement tools

ERP systems (Epicor)

Strong communication

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Reading engineering drawings

Basic computer skills

Quality standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related engineering discipline focused on quality

Tools

Epicor ERP

CMM

Calipers & micrometers

Job description

Responsible for the systematic inspection, evaluation, and analysis of production and customer-returned product to identify failure modes and determine root causes. Supports continuous improvement initiatives by generating accurate, data-driven findings that inform multifunctional team consisting of engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T, bills of material, electrical schematics, material specifications, workmanship standards, and acceptance criteria.
• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections on production and customer returned units to assess the nature and extent of defects or failures.
• Understands proper technique for operating calipers, micrometers, height gages, and other precision hand tools to obtain accurate dimensional measurements.
• Familiar with CMM operation and principles, including how probing strategy and part setup affect measurement accuracy.
• Identify recurring issues and escalated complex failures to Product Quality Manager.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Procurement teams to communicate findings and support the development of corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist Technical Returns Evaluation Manager with development or revision of repair procedures and work instructions.
• Participate in Lean or continuous improvement initiatives to reduce turnaround time and defects.
• Performs Internal Quality Systems Audits.
• Ensures compliance with Department procedures.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality, manufacturing, or product inspection role.
• Prior experience in root cause analysis methodologies strongly preferred.

Core Skills Requirements:

• Proficiency with precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM).
• Working knowledge of ERP systems for logging and tracking (experience with Epicor or similar a plus).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and product specifications.
• Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001, 13485, or equivalent.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering discipline focused on quality.