Metrology Engineer 2

Leupold + Stevens, Inc. • Beaverton, OR

12d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Metrology Engineer 2

At Leupold and Stevens, we are American to the Core and passionate about what we do. Product excellence and uncompromising quality are our top priorities. We’ve built a collaborative, high-performance culture where team players with innovative ideas and a sense of urgency thrive.

By providing team members with tools, training, information, analysis, processes, and problem-solving expertise, our Quality Engineers serve as stewards of our brand, ensure the highest levels of quality, and drive world-class operational efficiency. Quality Engineers may be assigned to roles with focus in specific areas of the organization, for example: New Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Metrology, and Supplier Quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 year minimum experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings with standard and geometric dimension and tolerance.
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of statistical fundamentals.
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of measurement systems analysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of SPC.
• Understanding of reliability analysis.
• Use of analytical software such as Excel, MiniTab, Northwest Analytics, QC Cal Weibull++.
• Use of productivity software such as Office Suite, SolidWorks.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Quality Engineer, preferred
• Certified Supplier Quality Professional, preferred
• Certified Quality Auditor, preferred

Responsibilities

• Follow written procedures and work instructions. Make suggestions for improvements.
• Make decisions on issues that are not addressed by an existing procedure or work instructions.
• Design inspection & test equipment and provide work instructions and training as needed.
• Assist in product testing and ensure product testing is completed in support of project timing.
• Collaborate with others to create product test plans that ensure product specifications are validated.
• Purchase new gauges, inspection and test equipment when needed.
• Facilitate both Gauge Capability and Process Capability Studies, perform analysis and interpret results.
• Assign appropriate inspection equipment & methods to measure components and products.
• Improve inspection equipment & methods to measure components, product and reduce cost.
• Create and revise SPC, AQL, Skip-Lot, Audit Test Plans, and Control Plans to ensure component and product specifications are maintained.
• Respond and provide support to SPC alarms and Quality Alerts.
• Setup SPC stations and data collection programs.
• Create programs used on inspection equipment to efficiently and accurately inspect items.
• Help team members interpret GD&T specifications and inspection results.
• Lead and document problem-solving activities using scientific methods (e.g. 8D).
• Monitor operational and quality data; identify, quantify, and assist in development of solutions for improvement opportunities.
• Plan & Perform Audits in manufacturing, assembly, office, and supplier settings & follow up on corrective actions.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support suppliers and problem-solving activities.
• Participate, document, and advise team members in Supplier Selection and Qualification activities.
• Ensure Compliance and documentation is established to Regulatory and/or Industry Standards. (e.g. CE, FDA, ASTM, SAE).
• Any other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor.

Benefits

• affordable health and dental insurance
• a strong commitment to training and professional development including an internal skills development program for all manufacturing team members
• a generous tuition reimbursement program
• company contributions up to 8% of base pay into a 401K retirement account
• profit sharing
• great product discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level