Quality Engineer

Our client is a leading provider of precision machining parts to various industries, with a primary focus on Aerospace. We are located in Minneapolis and equipped with the latest machining technologies. Our company prides itself on delivering high-quality machined parts with extremely tight tolerances, which are crucial in the Aerospace industry. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to join our team and contribute to our success.

Must be located in the Twin Cities and have prior machining experience.
MUST HAVE: GD&T experience, working with tight tolerances, and prior CMM Programming is a plus.

Job Summary:
Develops methodology for inspecting products throughout all stages of production by working with internal Quality Technicians, Machinists, Process/Manufacturing Engineers, Leadership Team, and the Customer. This includes the development of control plans, in-process inspection plans, and customer data packages. Involves interpreting complex GD&T requirements and determining optimal inspection equipment and fixturing. Provides backup/assistance to Quality Technicians as needed.

Essential Functions:
The primary duties and responsibilities are to:

• Interpret highly complex blueprints with sophisticated GD&T and tight tolerances.
• Develop Control Plans detailing the inspection process throughout the manufacturing process.
• Determine necessary inspection equipment and fixturing to evaluate product efficiently and accurately.
• Create methods/forms for collecting data in support of the Control Plans.
• Use SolidWorks Inspection to create ballooned drawings.
• Convert complex customer requirements and quality clauses to compile an accurate, submittable data package containing all required information, following AS9102 as required.
• Prepare Certificates of Conformance and associated quality paperwork needed for standard shipments.
• Work with the Quality and Operations teams to implement the Control Plans and data collection.
• Measure parts using basic tools such as micrometers, calipers, pins, height stands on surface plates etc., and advanced tools such as vision systems and manual or programmable CMMs.
• Participate on the following teams, when required: Material Review Board, Corrective/Preventive Action, Process FMEAs, Internal Audit, and Continuous Improvement.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality assurance function within a precision, tight-tolerance, machining environment

Preferred:

• Four-year technical degree in a related field
• GD&T Certification
• CMM Programming Experience (Calypso a plus)
• Experienced with SolidWorks Inspection