Quality Engineer

Software Placement Group, SPG; Tittabawassee Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group (SPG) is seeking a Quality Engineer in Freeland, MI to ensure dimensional accuracy and reliability of flight-critical actuation components through hands-on metrology and shop-floor collaboration.

You will perform precision inspections using CMMs, micrometers, and optical systems, develop inspection plans and FAI packets, and drive corrective actions to keep processes within AS9100 and ISO9001 quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 5+ years in aerospace quality or precision machining.
• Strong GD&T and metrology proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision dimensional inspections using CMMs, micrometers, and optical systems.
• Develop inspection and First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation.
• Verify lead accuracy, straightness, runout, and surface finish.
• Collaborate with machinists and engineers to ensure tolerances are met.
• Support RCCA and 8D corrective actions and audits.

Skills

Dimensional metrology

GD&T ASME Y14.5

CMM programming

In-machine inspection

Root cause analysis

AS9100 awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PC-DMIS

Zeiss Calypso

Job description

Location: Freeland, MI | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

A precision manufacturer producing aerospace-grade ball screws and precision-machined components is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure the dimensional accuracy, performance, and reliability of flight-critical actuation parts. This role combines hands-on metrology expertise with shop-floor collaboration to validate machining processes, resolve nonconformances, and maintain compliance with aerospace quality standards.

What you'll do

• Perform precision dimensional inspections of ball screws, nuts, and related components using CMMs, optical systems, micrometers, profilometers, thread measurement tools, and similar equipment.
• Conduct in-machine inspection and measurement of parts while fixtured in CNC machining centers to validate tool offsets, critical features, and machining accuracy.
• Develop and maintain inspection plans, control plans, and first article inspection (FAI) documentation.
• Verify lead accuracy, pitch variation, straightness, runout, surface finish, and other ball-screw-specific characteristics.
• Collaborate with machinists and manufacturing engineers to ensure machining processes meet tolerances.
• Validate and monitor process capability (Cp/Cpk) for critical features.
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions (RCCA/8D) for nonconforming parts.
• Review and approve work instructions, inspection methods, and process changes.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001/AS9100, customer specifications, and internal quality standards.
• Prepare and maintain FAI packages, inspection reports, deviation requests, and quality records.
• Participate in internal and external audits, supplier assessments, and customer reviews.
• Work closely with design engineering to interpret GD&T, drawings, and tolerance stack-ups.
• Partner with manufacturing to optimize fixturing, machining strategies, and inspection workflows.
• Support supplier quality activities, including incoming inspection and supplier corrective actions.
• Evaluate and investigate customer concerns with limited or general supervision, acting promptly to address issues and proactively seeking guidance from quality management when needed.
• Review quotes and new purchase order contracts for quality requirements, providing input to internal departments to ensure timely communication of quality requirements.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and 5+ years of quality engineering experience in aerospace, precision machining, or motion-control components.
• Strong proficiency in dimensional metrology, GD&T per ASME Y14.5, and precision measurement tools.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in-machine inspection and interpret measurements taken while parts remain fixtured.
• Experience with CMM programming (PC-DMIS, Zeiss Calypso, or equivalent) and manual inspection techniques.
• Understanding of ball-screw geometry, lead accuracy, preload, and mechanical performance characteristics.
• Familiarity with AS9100, AS9102, and aerospace quality systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with aerospace actuation systems or precision motion components.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and advanced metrology techniques.
• Background in machining processes, CNC programming, or fixture design.
• Exposure to non-destructive testing (NDT) relevant to mechanical components.
• Comfortable working within ERP/MRP systems.

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to combine deep metrology expertise with hands-on shop-floor experience, working on precision mechanical components used in flight-critical actuation systems.