QUALITY ENGINEER - METALS MACHINING
About The Position
Acme Industries is seeking an energetic and dedicated Quality Engineer to join our Quality Engineering Team. This role will lead internal quality assurance activities for assigned customers to achieve customer PPM expectations and Acme's internal quality goals. The Quality Engineer will also provide QA support for NPI projects, ensure compliance with customer requirements and Acme's ISO9001 / AS9100 Quality Management Systems, and contribute to continuous improvement activities by utilizing QA capabilities and product inspection data. The QA scope includes internal processes, production routing, supplier services, and raw material suppliers' products.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3-5+ years of quality engineering experience in precision machining, aerospace, or defense manufacturing.
- Proficiency in FMEA, control plans, APQP, and PPAP documentation.
- Strong metrology skills and experience with CMM programming (PC-DMIS or equivalent).
- Solid understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
- Working knowledge of AS9100D requirements and aerospace industry quality standards.
- Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and capability studies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Provides the technique and guidance for selecting and implementing the appropriate measuring tools for machined parts.
- Demonstrated ability to lead problem-solving with structured methods like 8D
Nice To Haves
- Six Sigma Green Belt or similar certification.
- Experience with Minitab or similar statistical analysis software.
- Familiarity with special processes (e.g., NADCAP plating, heat treat, coatings).
- ERP/MES quality module experience, preferably Made2Manage.
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize measurement methods using CMM, surface finish testers, and other precision instruments.
- Ensure gaging conforms to ANSI/ASME Y14.5 GD&T.
- Develop FMEAs, control plans, PPAP documentation, and process flow diagrams for new and existing products.
- Support APQP activities to ensure robust process controls from prototype through production.
- Ensure compliance with AS9100D, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
- Prepare for and support internal, customer, and third-party audits.
- Use root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa) to resolve quality issues and drive corrective/preventive actions.
- Partner with production and engineering to implement process controls that reduce variation and improve capability (Cp/Cpk).
- Communicate with customers regarding quality issues, corrective actions, and quality plans.
- Support supplier quality initiatives, including supplier audits and incoming inspection improvements.
Benefits
- Immediate health benefits (1st Day of Employment): medical, dental and vision insurance
- FREE short-term and long-term disability and life insurance starting from 1st day of employment
- Hire on Bonus
- 401k with company match
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition assistance
- Gain sharing bonuses
- Clean, and safe manufacturing facility
- Weekly paychecks
- 10% 2nd Shift differential (in addition to hourly rate)
- Quarterly Food/Treats (Food Truck, Ice Cream, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
