Quality Engineer

Job Specifications: Strong knowledge of relevant software, quality assurance methods/tools, and manufacturing processes.  Strong math skills, good written and oral communication skills, knowledge of the XL products, strong prioritization and organizational skills, attention to detail, risk analysis and critical thinking/reasoning, troubleshooting/problem-solving, interpersonal skills/team player, and ability to handle stress are essential.  Experience working with various types of material is a requirement as the foresight of how the different materials react to machining affects the outcome of the part extensively. Provide input for new gage/fixture designs relative to GD&T and CMM measurement accessibility. Working in a team atmosphere to encompass a smooth flow across all operations.

Primary skills and responsibilities:

• The CMM Programmer portion of the role is responsible for creating, testing and maintaining inspection programs that operate and control CMM machines in accordance with production standards.

• Strong understanding of CNC programming, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and quality inspection processes.

• CMM Operation/and program (Manual and DCC machines, CMM Manager software).

• Participate in APQP process as needed in gage and fixture design, develop quick change process for CMMs.

• Quality inspection checks 1st piece, hourly, final, last piece, backward recall on non-conforming product and implementing non-conforming product hold tags.

• Gauge Calibration/ Gage R&R

• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.

• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

• Support day-to-day quality and production deliverables and initiatives. Lead teams to support continuous improvement efforts in Bldg 1 and 2 (5S, internal audits, organizational knowledge)

• Document testing and root cause analysis for internal or external problems.

• Create Work instructions provide feedback and review Manufacturing issues that emerge through the work and assembly process with QM/ME on the solutions to address the issue.

• Accomplishes organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

• Follow quality standards to ensure parts are to the customer and company standards.

• Work pieces on CMM machine using hand tools and precision measuring instruments

• Other responsibilities may be added or assumed based on necessity

Prerequisites / Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience
• Knowledge of GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing)
• Participate in continued education courses as required for new projects and career growth within XL (TQM/CQT/CQE)
• Knowledge of CMM software, ability to Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, and fixtures