Quality Engineer - Manufacturing

Northern Gear Llc; Muskego (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Gear and Machining, a long-standing Wisconsin manufacturer, seeks a Quality Engineer to uphold and improve quality control systems across CNC machined parts and assemblies. You will set specifications per customer prints and monitor QA rates while designing automated testing workflows.

Ideal candidates have a engineering degree, 4+ years in quality engineering, and familiarity with PPAPs, ISO standards, and CMM/Keyence/GMM measurement tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering is required; CQE preferred.
• 4+ years of quality engineering experience is expected.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance methods and measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality control systems and procedures.
• Identify required specifications per customer print and monitor QA rates.
• Design automated testing systems and QA workflows to improve efficiency.
• Collect data on product errors and investigate solutions.
• Document quality standards and inspect product quality during production.
• Find defects, determine causes, and help create resolutions.
• Train production staff on quality controls and supervise outcomes.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to solve problems.
• Respond to questions about achieving quality goals and reducing errors.

Skills

Quality systems

Measurement tools

PPAP

ISO standards

Quality documentation

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Metals machining knowledge

Stress management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

4+ years quality engineering experience

Tools

CMM

Keyence

GMM

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Maintain quality control systems
• Identify required specifications per customer print, determining an appropriate level of variation and monitoring quality assurance rates
• Design automated testing systems and quality control workflows to improve the efficiency of the quality assurance process
• Collect data about instances of product errors and investigation of possible solutions by troubleshooting the manufacturing or design process
• Document initial quality standards and the actual quality of products during production
• Find defects, help determine the causes of those defects, and assist to create resolutions
• Teach production staff how to use effective quality controls and supervise outcomes
• Work closely with design and production teams to solve problems.
• Respond to questions about how to achieve quality goals and implement changes to reduce the instance of human or machine errors

Duties:

• Determining quality improvement factors
• Implementing methods to inspect, test and evaluate the reliability of the manufacturing processes, products, and production equipment
• Making sure processes adhere to quality standards
• Preparing reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data
• Programming computerized measuring equipment, such as CMM, Keyence, and GMM

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of relevant software, quality assurance methods, measuring tools, gages, and quality manufacturing processes (PPAPs, Control Plans, ISO...)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong Math Skills
• Knowledge of metals machining
• Attention to detail
• Analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle stress
• Capable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to switch between tasks easily

Educational Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) (Preferred, no required)
• Four (4) or more years of quality engineering experience

***wage based on experience

Good Quality Engineers are highly analytical people who love solving problems.

About Northern Gear and Machining

Northern Gear and Machining is a full-service machining company based in southeastern Wisconsin that produces precision CNC machined parts, geared components, and related assemblies. As a family-owned business for over 70 years, Northern Gear and Machining has been able to provide their customers outstanding service with quality products, cutting edge-technology, and on-time delivery.