Senior Quality Technician

Baker Engineering LLC.•Muskegon Charter Township, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Quality Technician develops, implements, and maintains manufacturing and quality processes to ensure consistent production of precision CNC-machined components. The role combines quality engineering and manufacturing engineering responsibilities to improve product conformance, process capability, efficiency, and throughput. It works cross-functionally with engineering, production, quality, supply chain, customers, and suppliers to meet company, customer, and industry requirements. The position supports CNC machining process development and optimization, quality planning and inspection, process validation, supplier quality, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement. It is performed onsite in Muskegon, Michigan, in office and climate-controlled CNC machining shop environments, and may require travel up to 5% of the time. This is a full-time salaried, exempt position. Relocation expenses are not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; equivalent technical education and experience will be considered.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a CNC machining or precision manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes, including milling, turning, and preferably multi-axis machining.
Strong working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and blueprint interpretation.
Hands-on experience with precision metrology tools, gauges, and measurement systems.
Proficiency in root cause analysis, SPC, process capability studies, and corrective action methods.
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and controlled manufacturing documentation.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and lead process improvements.
Ability to work onsite in Muskegon, MI.
Ability to pass a background investigation.
United States citizenship required by contract.
Must be able to communicate effectively with operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, suppliers, customers, and company leadership.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher.
Experience with aerospace, defense, or automotive machining standards.
Experience with CAM software such as Mastercam, NX, Fusion 360, or equivalent.
Background in automation, robotics, or advanced machining technologies.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain quality inspection plans for CNC-machined parts, including gauges and measurement systems.
Perform and document First Article Inspections (FAIs), Production Part Approval Processes (PPAPs), and control plans to meet customer and industry requirements.
Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for nonconformances.
Monitor and improve process capability using Cp, Cpk, statistical process control (SPC), and other appropriate methods.
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 requirements and support internal, customer, and third-party audits.
Train operators and technicians on quality requirements, inspection techniques, process controls, and defect prevention.
Work with the continuous improvement team to develop and optimize CNC machining processes, including tooling, workholding, and setups.
Create and maintain work instructions, setup sheets, inspection instructions, and process documentation.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by validating machining processes and reviewing customer designs for manufacturability.
Collaborate with programming, engineering, operations, and quality teams to reduce cycle time, scrap, and rework while improving throughput.
Recommend and support process automation and continuous improvement projects.
Partner with supply chain and suppliers to resolve supplier quality and manufacturability issues.
Document work as required by company, customer, ISO 9001, and AS9100 standards.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or upper management.