Quality Engineer - Manufacturing - Salem, MA

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Job description

The QE is responsible for ensuring that all products meet stringent quality standards and customer specifications. They conduct internal audits, manage first article inspections, and oversee quality control processes, including the use of precision measuring equipment and CMMs. The role also involves coordinating with production teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with industry regulations like ISO and AS standards.

Client Details

Our client, a leading manufacturing company based in the North Shore, specializes in precision-engineered products, maintaining rigorous quality standards and compliance with industry regulations. They offer advanced welding, machining, and metalworking services, supported by cutting-edge inspection and quality control technologies. With a focus on continuous improvement, the company excels in audits, calibration systems, and adherence to strict standards, positioning them as a trusted partner in the manufacturing industry.

Description

• Directs activities related to the development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for manufacturing processes, materials, and products.
• Reviews design plans, process and test procedures, and quality manuals to understand scope, requirements, and functions.
• Ensures products meet both organizational and customer quality standards.
• Provides analysis and expertise throughout the inspection process to support product development or operations teams.
• Investigates non-conformance's, identifies root causes, and recommends/implements corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyzes quality data to identify trends and prevent future defects.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and industry standards and regulations in manufacturing processes.
• Has knowledge of industry and customer-specific manufacturing specifications.
• Reviews purchase orders to ensure proper flow-down of customer requirements.
• Initiates first articles, VSE, and customer-specific requirements for new jobs.
• DSQR and Visual Inspector certification (training provided).
• Completes characteristic accountability, identifies unaccounted characteristics, and verifies part conformance.
• Oversees the calibration system for all measuring equipment, gauges, and fixtures.
• Assists the Quality Manager with third-party, special process, and customer quality system audits.
• Acts as backup for Lead Inspector and Quality Manager roles.
• Coordinates the Internal Auditing Program.

Profile

Employment Authorization: The legal permission granted to individuals to work in the United States.

• Expertise in interpreting customer drawings to extract key characteristics for balloon drawings.
• Proficient in conducting internal audits and maintaining documentation for first article inspections.
• Experienced in managing and participating in third-party audits, including ISO and AS standards (AS9100, AS13100).
• Experience with sheet metals and exotic metals is highly desirable.
• Skilled in using basic measuring equipment; experience with CMM is a valuable asset.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of industry experience, supported by a relevant degree.
• Local to the area

Job Offer

• Competitive benefits package.
• 401k program with a match of 100% for the first 3% and 50% for the next 2%.
• Work schedule: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM - FRIDAY'S OFF
• 11 paid holidays.
• Start with 3 weeks of vacation.
• Most employees have long tenures, indicating a stable and supportive work environment.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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