Quality Engineering Technician

Job Summary:

The Quality Engineering Technician supports manufacturing operations by performing inspections, developing inspection plans, and ensuring products meet specifications and customer requirements. The Quality Engineering Technician is responsible for developing, optimizing, and executing coordinate measuring machine (CMM) programs to support dimensional inspection of precision machined components. This role ensures accurate measurement, documentation, and verification of parts by using CMM equipment as well as advanced vision based inspection systems such as Keyence and Micro Vu. This role is also responsible for quality documentation, inspection planning, PPAP activities, and supporting continuous improvement in a machine shop/manufacturing environment. The Quality Engineering Technician collaborates closely with engineering, machinists and quality teams to improve processes and maintain compliance with customer and industry standards.

Essential Job Functions:

CMM Programming & Inspection

• Create, edit, and validate CMM programs using Calypso.
• Perform dimensional inspections using CMM and vision systems (Keyence, Micro Vu) to verify part compliance to drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Develop automated routines to improve inspection repeatability and efficiency.
• Interpret complex blueprints, CAD models, and engineering specifications to define measurement strategies.
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing CMM programs for efficiency and accuracy.

Keyence & Micro Vu Operation

• Set up, operate and program Keyence IM systems.
• Program and run Micro Vu Vertex vision systems for high precision dimensional checks.
• Validate measurement results and ensure proper calibration and lighting/fixturing setup for vision based measurement.
• Train operators and quality staff in the correct use of Keyence or Micro Vu systems as needed.

Inspection Planning & Quality Documentation

• Develop and maintain inspection plans, including characteristics, sampling plans, methods, and measurement tools required.
• Review engineering drawings, customer requirements, and specifications to determine critical and major/minor characteristics.
• Create, maintain, and update Control Plans to align with manufacturing and quality requirements.
• Generate, maintain, and submit PPAP documentation, including: 
• Process Flow Diagrams
• PFMEA
• Control Plans
• Dimensional results
• Material certifications
• Capability studies (as applicable)
• Complete FAI (First Article Inspection) documentation (AS9102).
• Accurately record inspection results in logs, reports, inspection management or ERP systems.

Quality & Process Support

• Work with machinists to resolve dimensional issues during setup and production.
• Analyze measurement data to identify trends, deviations, or potential root causes.
• Participate in corrective actions, continuous improvement projects, Gage R&R and capability studies.
• Support calibration and general upkeep of inspection, fixturing, and metrology equipment.
• Support internal audits and customer audits.
• Keep the inspection area organized, clean, and aligned with 5S standards.
• Support assembly inspections as needed.

Qualifications:

Required

1. Hands on experience programming and operating CMMs in a machine shop.
2. Experience with Keyence (IM) and/or Micro Vu automated optical measurement systems.
3. Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
4. Ability to read blueprints, CAD models, and technical documentation.
5. Proficiency using precision hand measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.).
6. Strong computer skills and familiarity with quality software and reporting tools.

Preferred

1. Experience with Calypso programming platform.
2. Familiarity with AS9102 FAI, PPAP/APQP and inspection planning.
3. Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100,quality systems.
4. Associate degree or technical certification in metrology, machining, or quality assurance.

Core Competencies

1. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
2. Strong analytical and problem solving skills
3. Ability to communicate effectively with machinists, engineers, and management
4. Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities
5. Strong commitment to quality, consistency, and continuous improvement

Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

EOE, including disability/vets