Quality Engineer

AMETEK, Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a quality professional to support the manufacturing of surgical instruments. You will translate customer requirements into precise inspection criteria and deploy them with machine operators to assure zero defects throughout the process.

The role requires 3–6 years in tight-tolerance measurement, GD&T, and metrology, with familiarity in CMM and statistical methods. You will lead quality improvements, train staff, and collaborate with the MRB and QA teams.

Qualifications

• 4 Year / Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3-6 years experience with tight tolerance measurement systems in machining applications, blueprint reading, GD&T, and a working knowledge of short-run process control methods, DOE, ISO standards, FDA quality system regulations.
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis and methods; experience with CMM, optical measuring equipment, and metrology in machining environments.
• Demonstrated ability to apply AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, and quality while controlling costs.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacture of surgical instruments by translating customer requirements into inspection criteria for machine operators.
• Develop and implement inspection/validation techniques to verify products meet requirements early in production.
• Provide leadership in quality, train new hires, and oversee batch testing, calibration, and environmental monitoring.
• Investigate deviations, OOS, complaints, recalls, and MRB processes; support corrective actions.
• Lead or assist in continuous improvement activities, such as Gage R&R studies and process validations.

Skills

Quality inspection

GD&T

CMM

Metrology

Statistical methods

AI productivity tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Optical comparators

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauge blocks

Job description

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Business Unit: Advanced Medical Components

Posting Date: Jul 23, 2026

Job Description

Responsible to support the manufacture of surgical instruments, responsible for translating customer requirements into effective inspection criteria to be deployed by machine operators for the assurance of quality and delivering zero defects to the next process and customer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Responsible for ensuring cell processes are correctly base lined & controlled. Known variabliity is to be accounted for through selection & frequency of inspection, sampling plans, or implementation of SPC.
• Develops and implements inspection/validation techniques necessary to verify products meet requirements at the earliest point inthe production process.
• Specifies need for new inspection equipment and instructs others in its proper use. Obtains technical counsel from Quality Manager to fully understand and interpret customer requirements so that the most accurate inspection methods and metrology are deployed.
• Demonstrated technical leadership in support of Quality Inspectors.
• Responsible for the audit and continuous improvement of operator quality in the pursuit of zero defects.
• Performs and assists in developing corrective action responses for internal and external customers.
• Investigates deviations, OOS, complaints, returns, recalls, and field-alerts.
• Supports the Material Review Board (MRB) for internal non-conformances and customer returns.
• Implements, monitors, and tracks progress of First Article Samples.
• Works with Quality team to ensure the PVE type deliverables are completed per customer requirements.
• Creates and supports ECNs and SCRs (product)
• Provides new hire and on-going training to ensure requirements are met and enable cell quality technicians to increase their knowledge and skills.
• Performs inspection duties, as required. Provide day-to-day oversight of quality including batch testing, inspection, calibration, environmental monitoring, qualification, document review, etc.
• Interfaces with customers and suppliers at a professional level, as required.
• Supports quality improvement and cost savings initiatives, as required.
• Supports both internal and external audits of all corporate quality systems and demonstrate compliance through objective evidence.
• May supervise employees.
• Be able to meet the visual acuity requirements (shades of color and color blindness).
• Assists in receiving and conducting receiving inspections on products from outside resources.
• Assists the Sr Quality Engineer and/or Manager with other tasks, as assigned.
• Leads or assists in multi-function continuous improvement activities as requested by the Quality Manager, including Gage R&R studies, training others in statistical techniques, and process control/validations.
• Once employee demonstrates competency in position, he/she maybe required to train others in similar roles.

Education:

• 4 Year / Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related field

Experience:

• 3- 6 years experience with tight tolerance measurement systems in machining applications, blueprint reading, GD&T, and a working knowledge of short-run process control methods, DOE, ISO standards, FDA quality system regulations.

KSA's:

• Working knowledge of statistical analysis and methods required.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in quality with previous experience with CMM, optical measuring equipment, and metrology applied in machining applications.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and GD&T to include principles of quality engineering required.
• Supervisory or leadership experience strongly preferred.
• CQT strongly preferred.
• CQI a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, scheduling, leadership, and technical quality skills required.
• A strong work ethic with the ability to cultivate and maintain cooperation from others required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and actively participate in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in use of various test equipment such as optical comparators, micrometers, calipers, gage blocks, pin gages, etc.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 80,000

Salary Maximum: 95,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visithttps://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

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