Quality Engineer – CMM & Process Improvement

LEADING EDGE MANUFACTURING, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid holidays and vacation time

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Leading Edge Manufacturing LLC, doing business as Joined Alloys, seeks a Quality Engineer/CMM Programmer in Phoenix, AZ. The role focuses on ensuring product quality, driving process improvements, and managing quality control across manufacturing using CMMs (Mitutoyo/Brown & Sharp) and CMM Manager software, with FAIRs, PPAP, and GD&T expertise.

The candidate will analyze data (Cpk, SPC), apply root-cause actions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet ISO 9001/AS9100 and NADCAP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a quality engineering role with hands-on CMM programming.
• Strong knowledge of FAIRS, PPAP, Cpk, SPC, and quality improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in GD&T and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience with RCA/CAPA and final inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate CMMs with CMM Manager software for precise measurements and inspections.
• Prepare and review FAIRs and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Lead PPAP documentation and ensure customer requirements.
• Perform statistical analysis (Cpk and capability studies) to improve quality.
• Apply GD&T to interpret drawings and develop inspection plans.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions for process improvements.
• Develop and maintain final inspection procedures and ensure release to customers.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain to resolve quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP, and customer requirements.

Skills

Quality engineering

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Tools

CMM Manager

Mitutoyo CMM

Brown & Sharp CMM

SPC/QA software

Job description

Leading Edge Manufacturing LLC, doing business as Joined Alloys, seeks a Quality Engineer/CMM Programmer in Phoenix, AZ. The role focuses on ensuring product quality, driving process improvements, and managing quality control across manufacturing using CMMs (Mitutoyo/Brown & Sharp) and CMM Manager software, with FAIRs, PPAP, and GD&T expertise.

The candidate will analyze data (Cpk, SPC), apply root-cause actions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet ISO 9001/AS9100 and NADCAP