Quality Engineer
Allen Control Systems · Austin, TX · 3 wk ago
On-siteQuality Assurance$180/hrFull-time
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain quality management systems (QMS), including procedures for inspections, testing, and compliance with standards like ISO 9001 or AS9100, to ensure consistent product integrity across operations.
- Design, fabricate, and implement custom inspection tooling and fixtures to facilitate accurate and efficient measurement of machined parts.
- Program, set up, and operate CMMs using software such as PC-DMIS or similar to perform complex dimensional and geometric inspections.
- Conduct visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of incoming machined parts using advanced precision tools, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and optical comparators.
- Verify part conformance to engineering drawings, tolerances, and quality requirements, with in-depth application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Identify and document defects, non-conformances, or discrepancies; quarantine unacceptable parts and collaborate with suppliers on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate inspection records, generate detailed reports on inspection results using data analysis tools, and track quality trends to drive supplier improvements.
- Collaborate with engineers, procurement, production, and design teams to resolve technical issues and optimize inspection processes.
- Perform routine calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of inspection equipment, including CMMs, to uphold measurement accuracy and reliability.
What You'll Need
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality inspection, preferably with machined or metal components in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with inspection tools and reading technical documents.
- Proficiency in quality standards and workflow including NCR’s, MRB’s, RCA, and CAR’s
- Proficiency in CMM programming and operation, as well as reading and interpreting complex technical drawings and GD&T standards.
- Basic knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001 or AS9100.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced inspection lab and manufacturing setting.