Quality Applications Engineer

MetalQuest Unlimited, Inc.; Hebron (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & vision & dental

HSA

Retirement match 3%

PTO & holidays

Military leave

Job summary

MetalQuest Unlimited, Inc. in Hebron, Nebraska, seeks a Quality Applications Engineer to lead application-driven processes in a high-precision facility.

The role centers on engineering applications, process improvement, and strict quality control, with collaboration across Applications, Quality, and Production teams. The ideal candidate brings leadership, critical thinking, and engineering-based problem-solving skills, plus experience or exposure to machining, GD&T, and CMM programming.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills are required.
• Management experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong critical thinking and engineering-based problem-solving skills.
• Minimum 2 years of industry experience in engineering or quality control is preferred.
• Exposure to machining, GD&T, and CMM programming is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Applications Engineers to integrate solutions that improve accuracy, manufacturability, and repeatability.
• Take ownership of the Quality Department, executing quality control efforts and ensuring standards are met across production processes.
• Develop, program, and train others on first-article processes, including program creation, operator procedures, and quality systems.
• Quick learner who is driven and self-motivated with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to solve quality challenges.
• Foster teamwork, a positive work environment, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Engineering problem-solving

Quick learner

Teamwork

Tools

GD&T

CMM programming

Machining exposure

Job description

Position

Quality Applications Engineer Hebron, Nebraska

Relocation Bonus Available

We are seeking a skilled Quality Applications Engineer to lead and oversee application-driven processes within our high-precision manufacturing facility. This role emphasizes engineering applications and process improvement, while maintaining strong focus on quality control. The ideal candidate will bring leadership skills, critical thinking abilities, and a background in engineering. This position will collaborate closely with the Applications Engineering team, Quality team, and Production Team to streamline communication and facilitate collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Applications Engineers to integrate innovative solutions that improve accuracy, manufacturability, and repeatability.
• Take ownership of the Quality Department, executing quality control efforts and ensuring standards are consistently met across all production processes.
• Develop, program, and train others on first-article processes, including program creation, operator procedures, and quality systems.
• Seeking a quick learner who is driven and self-motivated, with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to find solutions to complex Quality challenges.
• Foster teamwork, a positive work environment, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills are a must.
• Management experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong critical thinking and engineering-based problem-solving skills.
• Minimum 2 years of industry experience in engineering, or quality control is preferred.
• Exposure to machining, computational logic, GD&T, and CMM programming knowledge is a plus but not required.

Benefits

• Heath Benefits (Health/Vision/Dental) + HSA
• Retirement Savings Match 3%
• PTO / Paid Holidays / Sick Pay / Bereavement Pay
• Active Military Duty Leave (as needed)
• Work along side a tight-knit team and supportive leadership at a growing company with state-of-the-art equipment!
• Competitive pay and Pathways for career growth.

Why MetalQuest?

Build a Career, Not Just a Job

At MetalQuest, we combine cutting-edge equipment with a supportive, family-oriented culture. Our team members take pride in their work, push themselves to improve every day, and hold each other to high standards. If you’re ready to grow your skills with one of the fastest-growing industries, and be part of a team that feels like family, we’d love to meet you.

MetalQuest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. For ITAR compliance, all employees at this location must be a US citizen or a lawful permanent resident.