Quality Engineer - Manufacturing - Northern Gear

Responsibilities:

· Maintain quality control systems

· Identify required specifications per customer print, determining an appropriate level of variation and monitoring quality assurance rates

· Design automated testing systems and quality control workflows to improve the efficiency of the quality assurance process

· Collect data about instances of product errors and investigation of possible solutions by troubleshooting the manufacturing or design process

· Document initial quality standards and the actual quality of products during production

· Find defects, help determine the causes of those defects, and assist to create resolutions

· Teach production staff how to use effective quality controls and supervise outcomes

· Work closely with design and production teams to solve problems.

· Respond to questions about how to achieve quality goals and implement changes to reduce the instance of human or machine errors

Duties:

· Determining quality improvement factors

· Implementing methods to inspect, test and evaluate the reliability of the manufacturing processes, products, and production equipment

· Making sure processes adhere to quality standards

· Preparing reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data

· Programming computerized measuring equipment, such as CMM, Keyence, and GMM

Skills and Qualifications:

· Strong knowledge of relevant software, quality assurance methods, measuring tools, gages, and quality manufacturing processes

· Excellent written and verbal communication

· Strong Math Skills

· Knowledge of metals machining

· Attention to detail

· Analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Ability to handle stress

· Capable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

· Ability to switch between tasks easily

Educational Requirement:

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

· Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

· Four (4) or more years of quality engineering experience

***wage based on experience

Good Quality Engineers are highly analytical people who love solving problems.

About Northern Gear and Machining

Northern Gear and Machining is a full-service machining company based in Southeastern Wisconsin that produces precision CNC machined parts, geared components, and related assemblies. As a family-owned business for over 70 years, Northern Gear and Machining has been able to provide their customers outstanding service with quality products, cutting edge-technology, and on-time delivery.