Quality Engineer

Ultra Machining Company, Inc (UMC)•Monticello, MN

9d•$72,000 - $88,100•Onsite

About The Position

At UMC, the Quality Engineer helps ensure product quality and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. The role works with manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers to address quality concerns, implement improvements, enhance product reliability, and support customer satisfaction. It is an onsite, day-shift position in Monticello, Minnesota, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Quality Engineer interprets customer blueprints and GD&T, identifies inspection criteria, reviews quality documents for customer submissions, and leads technical quality activities such as Gage R&R, process capability, and Measurement System Analysis. The role represents Quality on the Materials Review Board, supports supplier performance improvement, and collaborates on design development projects. It also leads quality issue resolution and continuous improvement, analyzes SPC data with engineering and machinist teams, develops and delivers training, and reports quality trends, issues, and scrap events to management.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Engineering or a similar technical field, or work experience in place of education.
At least 3 years of manufacturing experience, with an emphasis on inspection and quality.
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, RoHS, REACH, and ITAR.
Experience in Measurement System Analysis and Statistical Process Control.
Understanding of best practices in inspection, calibration, and automated inspection programming.
Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to share information, listen actively, and demonstrate professionalism.
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Ability to make effective and timely decisions and work efficiently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Personal commitment to UMC’s shared core values of Great People, Going Beyond, and Growing.

Nice To Haves

AQS and/or CQE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints, including GD&T, to ensure quality standards are met.
Identify inspection criteria from customer blueprints and ensure quality documents are reviewed and approved for customer submissions.
Lead resolution of technical challenges, including Gage R&R and Process Capability activities.
Lead Measurement System Analysis for gauging methods used with new and current production components.
Represent Quality on the Materials Review Board (MRB) and contribute to decision-making and problem-solving.
Evaluate and improve supplier performance in support of supplier management.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on design development projects and represent customer quality requirements.
Identify quality issues, lead resolution efforts, and drive continuous improvement.
Develop and analyze SPC data with engineering and machinist teams to optimize manufacturing processes and achieve desired capability indices.
Develop and deliver quality training materials.
Report quality trends, issues, and scrap events to management.
Provide positive service experiences to internal and external customers and adhere to UMC Quality Standards.