Senior CNC Quality & Process Improvement Lead

Waseyabek Development Company; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Engineering, LLC, a division of Waséyabek Development Company, is seeking a Senior Quality Technician to advance CNC machining quality and process control. The role combines quality engineering and manufacturing engineering to improve conformance, process capability, and throughput across cross-functional teams onsite in Muskegon, Michigan.

Strong GD&T, metrology, and problem-solving skills are required to lead corrective actions and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a CNC machining or precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes, including milling and turning (multi-axis preferred).
• Proficiency with GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
• Hands-on with precision metrology tools, gauges, and measurement systems.
• Experience with SPC, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and controlled manufacturing documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Muskegon, MI and pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality inspection plans for CNC parts, including gauges and measurement systems.
• Perform FAIs, PPAPs, and control plans to meet customer and industry requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for nonconformances.
• Monitor and improve process capability using Cp, Cpk, SPC, and other methods.
• Ensure ISO 9001 and AS9100 compliance and support audits.
• Train operators and technicians on quality requirements, inspection techniques, process controls, and defect prevention.
• Collaborate with continuous improvement to optimize CNC processes, tooling, and setups.
• Create and maintain work instructions, setup sheets, and process documentation.
• Support NPI by validating machining processes and manufacturability.
• Document work per ISO/AS standards and relate to suppliers as needed.

Skills

CNC machining

GD&T

Metrology

Root cause analysis

SPC

ERP/MRP

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Onsite Muskegon

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Mastercam

NX

Fusion 360

Job description

Baker Engineering, LLC, a division of Waséyabek Development Company, is seeking a Senior Quality Technician to advance CNC machining quality and process control. The role combines quality engineering and manufacturing engineering to improve conformance, process capability, and throughput across cross-functional teams onsite in Muskegon, Michigan.

Strong GD&T, metrology, and problem-solving skills are required to lead corrective actions and audits.