Quality Engineer 2 - Testing
About The Position
Leupold & Stevens is hiring a Quality Engineer 2 to support product quality and operational efficiency at its Oregon-based manufacturing operation. Quality Engineers provide team members with tools, training, information, analysis, processes, and problem-solving expertise. Assignments may focus on areas such as New Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Metrology, or Supplier Quality. The role works with occasional direction and assistance from others and may involve domestic and international travel to support suppliers and problem-solving activities. The position operates in a standard manufacturing environment. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience, or be a Certified Quality Engineer. The posting lists Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Supplier Quality Professional, and Certified Quality Auditor credentials as preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of experience, or Certified Quality Engineer.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including standard and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
- 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.
- Experience using analytical software such as Excel, MiniTab, Northwest Analytics, and QC Cal Weibull++.
- Experience using productivity software such as Office Suite and SolidWorks.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Quality Engineer.
- Certified Supplier Quality Professional.
- Certified Quality Auditor.
Responsibilities
- Follow written procedures and work instructions and suggest improvements.
- Make decisions on issues not addressed by existing procedures or work instructions.
- Design inspection and test equipment, and provide related work instructions and training.
- Assist with product testing and ensure testing is completed in support of project timing.
- Collaborate on product test plans that validate product specifications.
- Purchase gauges, inspection equipment, and test equipment as needed.
- Facilitate Gauge Capability and Process Capability Studies, analyze results, and interpret findings.
- Assign appropriate inspection equipment and methods for measuring components and products.
- Improve inspection equipment and methods to measure components and products and reduce cost.
- Create and revise SPC, AQL, Skip-Lot, Audit Test Plans, and Control Plans to maintain component and product specifications.
- Respond to SPC alarms and Quality Alerts and provide support.
- Set up SPC stations and data collection programs.
- Create programs for inspection equipment to inspect items efficiently and accurately.
- Help team members interpret GD&T specifications and inspection results.
- Lead and document scientific problem-solving activities, such as 8D.
- Monitor operational and quality data, identify and quantify improvement opportunities, and assist in developing solutions.
- Plan and perform audits in manufacturing, assembly, office, and supplier settings, and follow up on corrective actions.
- Travel domestically and internationally to support suppliers and problem-solving activities.
- Participate in, document, and advise team members on Supplier Selection and Qualification activities.
- Ensure compliance and documentation are established for regulatory and industry standards, such as CE, FDA, ASTM, and SAE.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor.
Benefits
- Affordable health and dental insurance.
- Training and professional development, including an internal skills development program for manufacturing team members.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Company contributions of up to 8% of base pay into a 401(k) retirement account.
- Profit sharing.
- Product discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
