Senior Quality Engineer – Precision Machining QA

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

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.