Quality Engineer: Metrology & Continuous Improvement

Precise Aerospace Manufacturing Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Precise Aerospace Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a seasoned Quality Engineer to champion metrology-driven quality on the manufacturing floor. You will lead control plans, SPC, and inspection standards, directing audits and supplier quality programs.

The role emphasizes Six Sigma, FMEA involvement, and PPAP readiness, with cross-functional collaboration to ensure on-time launches and robust process validation.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of manufacturing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Blueprint reading and dimensional analysis proficiency.
• Contact and non-contact metrology background.
• Geometric tolerancing.
• ISO-13485 and TS16949 background.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• Engineering problem solving/decision making.
• Strong PPAP/high-volume process and part validation knowledge.
• Process validation and TMV (IQ/OQ/PQ/TMV).
• Strong statistical analysis and mathematical ability.
• Metrology on plastic parts.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Quality Management System and drive continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor.
• Lead Kaizen events.
• Create control plans, process instructions, inspection/testing requirements, SPC, calibration and measurement system analysis.
• Conduct internal and external audits.
• Manage supplier and customer quality.
• Apply Six Sigma principles and tools.
• Participate in FMEA (DFMEA and PFMEA).
• Prepare FAIRs for new part introductions and revisions.
• Write or review specifications, sampling plans, and inspection procedures.
• Analyze data to set quality and reliability objectives.
• Ensure flawless launch execution to committed dates.
• Coordinate MRB for nonconforming products.
• Support mechanical inspection using CMM, Vision, Laser, CT, and manual instruments.
• Oversee data collection and use statistics to drive improvements.
• Interface with all levels and customers/suppliers on quality issues.
• Responsible for quality of assigned products on 3 shifts.

Skills

Quality engineering

Metrology

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Lean manufacturing

FMEA

Problem solving

Data analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMM data interpretation

Job description

Precise Aerospace Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a seasoned Quality Engineer to champion metrology-driven quality on the manufacturing floor. You will lead control plans, SPC, and inspection standards, directing audits and supplier quality programs.

The role emphasizes Six Sigma, FMEA involvement, and PPAP readiness, with cross-functional collaboration to ensure on-time launches and robust process validation.