Quality Engineer - Precision Machining - St. Mary's, PA

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established manufacturing organisation serving demanding and highly regulated industries. They are recognised for their commitment to quality, precision, and operational excellence. The business continues to invest in advanced inspection technologies and process improvement initiatives. Employees enjoy a collaborative environment where technical expertise is valued and professional growth is encouraged. Quality plays a central role in the organisation's continued success. The company fosters a culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimise CMM and vision system inspection programmes.
• Support new product introductions through measurement planning, validation activities, and quality documentation.
• Lead Measurement System Analysis (MSA) activities, including Gage R&R studies and capability assessments.
• Design and improve gauges, fixtures, and inspection methodologies to ensure product conformity.
• Create and maintain quality documentation, including FAI, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, process flows, and quality alerts.
• Analyse manufacturing and process data using statistical tools to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Support APQP activities and participate in product feasibility reviews.
• Conduct internal audits and layered process audits to ensure compliance with quality management systems.
• Partner with customers and suppliers regarding quality concerns, corrective actions, inspection methods, and measurement correlation.
• Monitor production processes and provide technical guidance to maintain process capability and product quality.
• Support implementation and training for new quality equipment and inspection technologies.
• Drive root cause investigations and corrective/preventive action initiatives.
• Train and mentor employees on inspection processes, CMM operation, and quality best practices.
• Support continuous improvement programmes across manufacturing and quality functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; further technical education is advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years of quality experience within a manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years of manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience programming and operating CMM equipment and/or vision inspection systems.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
• Working knowledge of PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, MSA, APQP, and Control Plans.
• Experience using Minitab for statistical analysis and process improvement.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality standards.
• Experience conducting capability studies and measurement system validation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ERP systems; Plex experience is beneficial.
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with advanced quality and metrology technologies.
• Exposure to new product development and launch activities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Career growth opportunities within a quality-focused organisation.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Involvement in meaningful continuous improvement initiatives.
• Broad responsibilities with significant impact on manufacturing performance and product quality.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive employee benefits.