Quality Engineer 1

Leupold + Stevens, Inc. • Beaverton, OR

19h • $70,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.
Under the direction and assistance of others, has the ability to perform tasks such as:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year minimum experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings with standard and geometric dimension and tolerance.
• Understanding of statistical fundamentals
• Understanding of measurement systems analysis
• Understanding of SPC
• Use of analytical software such as Excel, MiniTab, Northwest Analytics, QC Cal Weibull++
• Use of productivity software such as Office Suite, SolidWorks

Responsibilities

• Follow written procedures and work instructions. Make suggestions for improvements.
• 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
• Participate in both Gauge Capability and Process Capability Studies and perform analysis.
• Assign appropriate inspection equipment & methods to measure components and products.
• 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.
• Modify programs used on inspection equipment to efficiently and accurately inspect items.
• Help team members interpret inspection results
• Participate in and document problem solving activities using scientific methods (e.g. 8D).
• Monitor operational and quality data; identify and quantify opportunities for improvement.
• Perform Audits in manufacturing, assembly, office and supplier settings
• 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
• and great product discounts (to name a few)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees