Quality Assurance Technician

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Harvey's Corner (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HAWE Manufacturing is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure product quality from incoming materials through final release. You will perform in-process and final inspections using advanced measuring equipment and SAP QM documentation.

You will lead root cause analysis, support ISO 9001 processes, PPAPs, supplier audits, and continuous improvement, collaborating with HAWE SE quality teams and the international production network.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of related work experience.
• Experience with using and programming measuring equipment (e.g., coordinate measuring machine).
• GD&T knowledge and interpretation of technical drawings.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management standard.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply technical media and data from drawings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Open to working with HAWE Group employees in the international production network.

Responsibilities

• Execution of quality inspection for incoming and finished goods, in-process inspection, and documentation in SAP QM.
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis for non-conforming goods or customer complaints (8D report).
• Programming and operation of advanced measuring equipment.
• Support calibration of measuring equipment.
• Monitor product quality and record data in SAP QM module.
• Assist in maintenance and continuous improvement of ISO 9001 processes and audits.
• Execute PPAP activities and supplier audits with procurement.
• Assist in training staff on quality topics.
• Collaborate with HAWE SE quality department and other HAWE Group entities; coordinate continuous improvement activities.
• Develop work instructions to protect the quality management system.
• Support ramp-up of a new production facility for hydraulic components.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Team player

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

2-year Technical Degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP QM

MS Office

Job description

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb;}tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;}tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5;}The Quality Engineer at HAWE Manufacturing is responsible for ensuring product quality and compliance throughout the manufacturing process, from incoming material inspection to final product release. This role performs in-process and final inspections using advanced measuring equipment, investigates quality issues, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and maintains compliance with quality management system requirements. The position works closely with production, procurement, suppliers, and global quality teams to drive product quality, process improvement, and customer satisfaction while supporting the growth and ramp-up of manufacturing operations.Job ResponsibilitiesExecution of quality inspection for incoming and finished goods, in-process inspection for machining using advanced measuring equipment, in-process and final inspection of assembled goods, and associated documentation in SAPTroubleshooting and root cause analysis for non-conforming goods or in the case of customer complaints (8D report, problem solving…)Programming and operation of advanced measuring equipmentSupporting the calibration of measuring equipmentMonitoring Product QualityCreating documents for final product function testingRecording measuring data and quality reports in SAP QM moduleAssist in maintenance and continuous improvement of ISO 9001 processes, including assisting with auditing these processesExecute PPAP activitiesSupplier audits with procurement team for supplier developmentAssist in training the staff in quality related topicsAssisting with the implementation and maintenance of document management systemCollaboration with HAWE SE quality department (Germany) and other HAWE Group entities on processes and best practicesCoordination of continuous Improvement Activities in Quality SystemDevelopment of work instructions to protect the company quality management systemSupport the ramp up of a new production facility for manufacturing and assembling of hydraulic components and productsRequirementsTwo to three years of related work experienceExperience with using and programming measuring equipment (i.e. coordinate measuring machine, form tolerance measuring machine, etc.)Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) KnowledgeAbility to read, understand, and apply technical media and data especially technical drawingsKnowledge and understanding of ISO 9001 standard for maintaining superior quality managementProcess analysis and troubleshooting abilityAbility to respond, react and make decisions while under pressure or time constraints with professionalismOpen minded to working and communicating with HAWE Group employees in the international production networkComputer Skills with Microsoft Office productsGood organizational skills, problem-solving and reasoning skillsTeam playerPreferred QualificationsExperience in a machining environment especially in the hydraulics industryFamiliarity with SAP or equivalent MRP system2 year Technical Degree or equivalent experience