Quality Engineer 2 - Testing

Leupold + Stevens • Beaverton, OR

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Quality Engineers at Leupold & Stevens help uphold the company’s product quality and operational efficiency by providing team members with tools, training, information, analysis, processes, and problem-solving expertise. The role may focus on areas such as New Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Metrology, or Supplier Quality. With occasional direction and assistance from others, the Quality Engineer performs testing, inspection, capability analysis, process control, auditing, supplier qualification, and improvement activities. The position is based in a standard manufacturing environment and may require domestic and international travel to support suppliers and problem-solving activities. The typical base salary range is $85,000 to $105,000, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 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.
• Ability to use analytical software such as Excel, MiniTab, Northwest Analytics, QC Cal, and Weibull++.
• Ability to use 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 with others to create product test plans that validate product specifications.
• Purchase gauges, inspection equipment, and test equipment as needed.
• Facilitate Gauge Capability and Process Capability Studies, analyze them, and interpret results.
• Assign appropriate inspection equipment and methods for measuring components and products.
• Improve inspection equipment and methods for measuring components and products and reducing cost.
• Create and revise SPC, AQL, Skip-Lot, Audit Test Plans, and Control Plans to maintain component and product specifications.
• Respond to and support SPC alarms and Quality Alerts.
• 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 problem-solving activities using scientific methods, 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 for applicable 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 to a 401(k) retirement account.
• Profit sharing.
• Product discounts.

What This Job Offers

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