Quality Engineer I

SIG SAUER Careers; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SIG SAUER, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer I to assure product quality through data analysis, process testing, and documentation. You will monitor standards, drive improvements, and assist with ISO-compliant procedures under guidance from senior engineers.

The role focuses on inspection, control plans, and compliance activities, contributing to a culture of safety and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent; 0–3 years experience.
• Proficient in blueprint reading.
• Understand the ISO process.
• Basic understanding of ATF compliance and its impact on business.
• Familiar with GD&T symbols as per ASME Y14.5.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication.
• Ability to complete tasks timely and communicate issues.

Responsibilities

• Collect and review inspection data to ensure component integrity.
• Update control plans for gauges and operation order.
• Collect data for runoff and gauge study.
• Generate CARs as directed by Supervisor.
• Review and disposition non‑conforming material.
• Assess issue culpability with senior staff as needed.
• Identify inspection features and assign tolerances per print.
• Develop ISO‑compliant standards under Senior Engineers.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T symbols (ASME Y14.5)

ISO process understanding

ATF compliance understanding

Effective communication (verbal & writ

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER employs people across various U.S. locations, and global facilities across multiple regions. SIG SAUER is certified aGreat Place to Work. For more information about the company and product line visit:www.sigsauer.com .

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer I will ensure the overall quality of manufactured products, tests processes, create documentation, devise quality tests, and define the criteria a test result should meet. This individual will also monitor quality standards and track performance trends to identify areas of needed improvement.

FLSA: Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect and review inspection data to ensure component integrity and investigate and resolve discrepancies found during part inspection.
• Update control plans for correct gauges and order of operation.
• Collect data for runoff and gauge study.
• Generate and drive to completion CARs as assigned by Supervisor.
• Able to review and disposition non-compliant material of minor issue complexity.
• Assess issue culpability with assistance from senior staff as needed.
• Identify features for inspection and correctly assign dimensional values and tolerances specified in print to a given feature.
• Develop and document ISO-compliant standards under direction of Senior Engineers.
• Expected to contribute to primary areas of inspection for which training has been provided.
• Engage in Continuous Improvement projects and tasks.
• Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.
• Follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education/Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience, and 0-3 years of experience required.
• Proficient in blueprint reading.
• Understand the ISO process.
• Basic understanding of the requirements of ATF compliance. Full understanding of the critical role ATF compliance plays in the continued health of the business.
• Understand and work fluently with GD&T symbology assigned per ASME Y14.5.
• Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form.
• Complete tasks as assigned in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively to supervision verbally and in written format regarding problems and corrective action.

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer using a keyboard and mouse performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to open file cabinets, reach with hands and arms, bend, and twist, lift and move files.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. Security Mandates.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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