Manufacturing Quality Engineer I

About the role

Join our team, where your expertise will help drive innovative solutions, solve complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision, safety, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities for precision mechanical, optical, electrical, and electro-optical products, utilizing CMMs, vision systems, and advanced metrology equipment.
• Develop and maintain inspection programs, measurement methods, inspection plans, and First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation to ensure product conformance and process capability.
• Support manufacturing quality operations, including MRB activities, nonconforming material disposition, calibration systems, Gauge R&R, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
• Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to drive resolution and continuous improvement.
• Analyze quality data, monitor performance trends, support audits and quality system compliance, and contribute to initiatives that improve yield, reduce scrap, enhance process capability, and increase customer satisfaction.

Key Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing quality, inspection, or metrology within a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with CMMs, GD&T, dimensional metrology, and the interpretation of engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specifications.
• Proven ability to investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and leverage data-driven tools such as SPC, MSA, and statistical analysis to improve performance.
• Experience supporting manufacturing quality activities, including First Article Inspection (FAI), MRB/nonconforming material review, calibration systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams; experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, Lean, or Six Sigma is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field. Additional certifications or training may be required.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of metrology techniques and equipment.
• Proficiency in using CMMs, vision systems, and other advanced metrology tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, benefits, 401(k), and paid time off programs.

Pay

$80,000 - $95,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time