QUALITY ENGINEER

Small Precision Tools; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Small Precision Tools in Petaluma, California, seeks a Quality Engineer to maintain and improve our manufacturing quality systems.

You will lead ISO 9001 QMS, audits, and continuous improvement efforts, applying GD&T, and operating CMM metrology programs. Cross-functional collaboration is essential to resolve quality issues and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
• Experience with metrology equipment including video or non-contact CMM.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and internal/external audits.
• Proficiency with Lean Six Sigma tools and CAPA processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain ISO 9001 QMS and act as Lead Internal ISO Auditor.
• Support audits from internal, external, customer, and ISO certifications.
• Review quality requirements for new products, drawings and specs.
• Manage customer complaints, supplier quality issues, NCMRs, root cause investigations, and corrective actions.
• Perform FAI, process capability studies, and quality data analysis.
• Read engineering drawings and GD&T; interpret specs.
• Develop process control plans, sampling plans, inspection methods, and quality procedures.
• Program and operate video/non-contact CMM equipment and improve inspection programs.
• Maintain calibration systems and metrology activities.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

CAPA

SPC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Video/Non-contact CMM

Job description

Description

SUMMARY

The Quality Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving quality standards for manufacturing processes and products. This position leads the company’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS), internal audit program, quality engineering activities, and continuous improvement efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and maintain the ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) and serve as Lead Internal ISO Auditor.
• Support internal, external, customer, and ISO certification audits.
• Review quality requirements for new products, drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Manage customer complaints, supplier quality issues, NCMRs, root cause investigations, and corrective actions.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI), process capability studies, and quality data analysis.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Develop process control plans, sampling plans, inspection methods, and quality procedures.
• Program and operate video/non-contact CMM equipment and improve automated inspection programs.
• Maintain calibration systems and metrology activities.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers.
• Apply quality tools including SPC, DOE, root cause analysis, and process capability analysis.
• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, risk assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Operations, Sales, Purchasing, and suppliers to resolve quality and technical issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, blueprint interpretation, and dimensional measurement.
• Experience with metrology equipment, including video or non-contact CMM systems.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or similar Quality Management Systems, including internal and external audits.
• Working knowledge of quality and process improvement tools including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, DOE, MSA, PFMEA, CAPA, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience developing process controls, inspection methods, and corrective actions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.