Quality Assurance Applications Engineer

MetalQuest Unlimited, Inc.; Hebron (NE); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits (Health/Vision/Dental) + HSA

Retirement Savings Match 3%

Paid Holidays

Sick Pay

Bereavement Pay

Active Military Duty Leave

Job summary

MetalQuest Unlimited, Inc. in Hebron, Nebraska is seeking a Quality Assurance Applications Engineer. The successful candidate will assist CNC Machinists and CMM programmers, conduct quality inspections, and collaborate with teams on continuous improvement. This role requires machining experience, technical drawing interpretation skills, and a strong commitment to quality. Compensation starts at $35 to $45 per hour and includes health benefits, retirement savings match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a machinist in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and GD&T symbols.
• Familiarity with Coordinate Measuring Machines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist CNC Machinists with onboarding of new parts and projects.
• Conduct quality inspections of machined parts to verify conformance.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Machining experience

Technical drawing interpretation

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of CNC programming

Coordinate Measuring Machines

Team leadership

Quality commitment

Tools

CAD software (e.g., Solidworks)

Job description

Quality Assurance Applications Engineer

Hebron - Nebraska

Position Overview

MetalQuest is seeking a skilled Quality Assurance Applications Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate has a passion for precision machining, quality, eye for detail, and a drive for continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to work with state‑of‑the‑art machinery, in a supportive and family‑oriented environment, where flexibility is valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist CNC Machinists with onboarding of new parts and projects
• Assist CMM programmers with program creation and onboarding of new parts and projects
• Assist in trouble shooting machining related issues
• Assist in evaluating and reworking non‑conforming product
• Interpret measurement results and assist with making appropriate process adjustments
• Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions to ensure precise machining operations.
• Conduct quality inspections of machined parts to verify conformance to customer requirements and quality standards.
• Collaborate with team members and engineering staff to troubleshoot issues and implement process improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a machinist in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of various machining techniques and tooling.
• Basic understanding of CNC programming
• In depth understanding of Coordinate Measuring Machines
• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., Solidworks) preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) symbols.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to provide leadership and work in a team‑oriented environment.
• Train operators and help troubleshoot.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Starting Rate

$35 - 45 / Hour

Benefits

• Health Benefits (Health/Vision/Dental) + HSA
• Retirement Savings Match 3%
• PTO / Paid Holidays / Sick Pay / Bereavement Pay
• Active Military Duty Leave (as needed)
• Work alongside a tight‑knit team and supportive leadership at a growing company with state‑of‑the‑art equipment!

Working Environment

• This position requires the use of protective eye equipment at all times while on the production floor.
• This position operates in a standing position for 75% of the time.
• May need to lift or move objects up to 40 lbs., frequently operates manual machinery and computers, and may need to make adjustments to parts of machinery, including bending, stooping, reaching or crouching.