Quality Assurance Technician (661)

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HAWE Manufacturing seeks a Quality Engineer to safeguard product quality from incoming materials through final release. You will perform in-process and final inspections using precision measuring equipment, investigate issues, and support continuous improvement across ISO 9001 processes.

You will coordinate with production, procurement, and global quality teams, drive PPAP activities, and assist with a new hydraulic production ramp-up. Strong analytical and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with quality inspection and measurement equipment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems and documentation.
• Ability to analyze problems and perform root cause investigations.
• Proficiency in SAP QM and data recording.

Responsibilities

• Execute incoming, in-process, and final inspections with advanced measuring equipment.
• Troubleshoot non-conformances and perform 8D problem solving.
• Program and operate measuring equipment and calibrate devices.
• Monitor product quality and compile quality reports in SAP QM.
• Support ISO 9001 processes, audits, and PPAP activities.
• Collaborate with HAWE SE quality teams and suppliers for quality improvements.
• Assist ramp-up of new production facility for hydraulic components.

Skills

Quality inspection

GD&T knowledge

Root cause analysis

SAP QM

MRP awareness

MS Office

Team player

Education

2 year technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

Form tolerance measuring machine

SAP QM module

MRP system

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: PA - Bethlehem, PA 18020Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Not SpecifiedTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: Day

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 Responsibilities

• Execution 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 SAP
• Troubleshooting 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 equipment
• Supporting the calibration of measuring equipment
• Monitoring Product Quality
• Creating documents for final product function testing
• Recording measuring data and quality reports in SAP QM module
• Assist in maintenance and continuous improvement of ISO 9001 processes, including assisting with auditing these processes
• Execute PPAP activities
• Supplier audits with procurement team for supplier development
• Assist in training the staff in quality related topics
• Assisting with the implementation and maintenance of document management system
• Collaboration with HAWE SE quality department (Germany) and other HAWE Group entities on processes and best practices
• Coordination of continuous Improvement Activities in Quality System
• Development of work instructions to protect the company quality management system
• Support the ramp up of a new production facility for manufacturing and assembling of hydraulic components and products

QualificationsRequirements

• Two to three years of related work experience
• Experience with using and programming measuring equipment (i.e. coordinate measuring machine, form tolerance measuring machine, etc.)
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Knowledge
• Ability to read, understand, and apply technical media and data especially technical drawings
• Knowledge and understanding of ISO 9001 standard for maintaining superior quality management
• Process analysis and troubleshooting ability
• Ability to respond, react and make decisions while under pressure or time constraints with professionalism
• Open minded to working and communicating with HAWE Group employees in the international production network
• Computer Skills with Microsoft Office products
• Good organizational skills, problem-solving and reasoning skills
• Team player

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a machining environment especially in the hydraulics industry
• Familiarity with SAP or equivalent MRP system
• 2 year Technical Degree or equivalent experience