Quality Engineer I

Lancesoft; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft is seeking a Quality Engineer to perform incoming and first article inspections, using precision tools to verify conformance to drawings and GD&T standards. You will develop inspection plans, sample plans, and acceptance criteria, while planning and documenting Gage R&R studies and MSA activities in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 2+ years of QA/inspection experience, and strong analytical, communication, and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; two years of experience preferred.
• Experience with Gage R&R, MSA, and statistical data analysis.
• Proficiency with MS Office; strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to interpret drawings, GD&T, and inspection requirements.
• Knowledge of FDA QSR/ISO 13485 and quality engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming and first article inspections to verify conformance to specifications.
• Develop, maintain, and improve inspection plans, sampling plans, and acceptance standards.
• Plan, execute, and document Gage R&R studies and MSA activities.
• Evaluate measurement system performance and implement improvements to reduce variation.
• Review drawings and GD&T requirements to determine inspection methods.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Independent and collaborative work

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Minitab

MS Excel

GD&T interpretation

Precision measurement equipment

Optical comparators

Keyence

Job description

Duties: Job Title Quality Engineer Reports To Associate Manager of Quality - Production Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Perform incoming and first article inspections of to verify conformance to specifications and quality requirements. Utilize precision measurement equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gages, optical comparators, Keyence, and other inspection tools to perform dimensional and visual inspections. Review engineering drawings, specifications, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements to review appropriate inspection methods and acceptance criteria. Develop, maintain, and improve inspection plans, sampling plans, inspection procedures, and product acceptance standards. Plan, execute, analyze, and document Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gage R&R) studies and other Measurement System Analysis (MSA) activities to ensure measurement system capability. Evaluate measurement system performance and implement improvements to reduce measurement variation and improve inspection effectiveness. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, two years of experience preferred. Experience conducting Gage R&R studies, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and statistical data analysis. Working knowledge of statistical tools and software, including Minitab or equivalent applications. Experience performing dimensional inspections and utilizing precision measurement equipment. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Knowledge of inspection methodologies, sampling plans, and quality engineering principles. Understanding of FDA Quality System Regulations, ISO 13485 requirements, and other applicable quality standards preferred. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical information. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment. ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred. Skills: above Education: above