Engineer at Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.

Quality Engineer

This position is located in Mayodan, NC

We are in search of a Quality Engineer with 5+ years’ experience to work in our Mayodan, NC location.  As an instrumental member of our team, a Quality Engineer is expected to work collaboratively with leadership, operations, employees, and other functional areas, to promote a productive and amicable work environment.  This position is hands on and the right candidate will spend the majority of their day on the factory floor, and must be able to meet business needs.  This individual must also be able to adhere to the Company’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork.

Summary:
Ruger is seeking a CMM Engineer for its Mayodan, NC facility supporting all existing and new program requirements.  This position will provide primary programming and inspection, CMM training and GD&T guidance.  The scope of the position will support; product evaluation, containment, and development of gaging methods for complex gaging situations.  In addition, the role will include responsibilities for supporting Mayodan PPAP activity, updates and modifications to existing parts, processes and new programs.

Anyone with a significant amount of experience would take on a mentoring role, with the ideal candidate having to possess a higher level of knowledge and experience, and must be able to mentor both efficiently and effectively less experienced engineers to meet the current business needs.

Our company’s manufacturing philosophy is integrated CNC single piece flow value streams, much like the automotive manufacturing industry. Work is performed in a machining and assembly plant environment, where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised as well as a high level of independent judgment. 

Essential Job Functions

• Primary Lead for the development and oversight of all things CMM (Hexagon, AMES, Equator) and secondarily support Smart Scope (Keyence IM & VR) Programs for point of use inspection throughout the Operations
• Assist Product and Manufacturing Engineering with inspection results to drive short and long term capability in processes – help resolve critical issues (prevent line down events)
• Perform complete inspection of manufactured or supplier purchased parts as required for all critical dimensions and characteristics
• Lead and establish a training program to grow New Programmers across all Value Streams
• Provide Key GDT support and guidance across the Operations and Engineering
• Drive containment actions and seek management disposition of material not meeting design intent or function
• Develop and Establish data analysis tools for all CMM’s and Equators utilizing DataPage+, QDos, Minitab and Excel
• Establish core requirements for maintaining all CMM’s across Ruger (SMA, Calibration, Maintenance) to minimize internal and external cost (Corporate Oversight)
• Establish and maintain spare parts and needs across the plant for all CMM based Metrology Equipment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of quality systems and gauging methods utilizing GD&T to assure gage control mimics design expectations through fundamental work holding and processing to create a smooth transition from Raw to Final product

• Delivers a strong organizational and problem solving/analysis skills (5 why / 8D / 6-Sigma)
• Communication proficiency with all levels of the organization
• Ability to gather and analyze measurement data and report to management
• Must demonstrate technical capacity, thoroughness, and good time management skills
• Ability to teach and share experiences with the teams and leadership through effective communication
• Team player who knows how to lead, follow and sometimes just listen.
• Must be capable of working independently with little supervision.

Required Education and Experience

1. Four year Engineering Degree (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial preferred)
2. Minimum of 5-10 years job experience in CMM programming using PC-Dmis (Primary) / Modus Software
3. Strong computer skills – Minitab and Excel experience a plus
4. Advanced knowledge of metrology instruments and methods: height stands, calipers, micrometers, comparators, etc. - Surface Plate to CMM capability.
5. Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensional Tolerance Control and Blue Prints
6. Strong knowledge of CAD modeling
7. Significant Experience in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Education and Experience

1. ASQ Certification a plus – Layout / CQE / etc.
2. 5+ years of CNC / metal removal manufacturing and quality inspection background
3. 7-10yrs. job experience (on the job experience will be considered versus a degree)
4. Heat Treat background a plus

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to successfully pass a drug and background screen. 

Salary:

• Depending on Experience – Please include your salary requirements with your resume.

Benefits to becoming a member of our team:

• Competitive compensation package including competitive salary, profit share and bonus (bonus and profit share based on company performance*)
• Heath benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Life and Retirement benefits including 401k match, discretionary supplemental 401k contribution, basic and supplemental life options, as well as short- and long-term disability plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Relocation Assistance, to qualifying candidates
• Casual work environment

*Bonus and quarterly profit sharing for associates is based on the earnings by the Company.  Visit our website at Ruger.com/investor relations to view earnings statements.

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 5 - 10 years
Salary: $78,200 - $120,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No