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

Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania Permanent USD70,000 - USD85,000 per year View Job Description
This Quality Engineer opportunity is ideal for a hands-on professional with strong CMM and quality systems experience. You will lead measurement strategies, support new product launches, drive process improvements, and partner with cross-functional teams to maintain world-class quality standards.
  • Work in a State of the Art Facility
  • Join a rapidly growing company with a commitment to the local community

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.

Job Description

  • 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.

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.

The Successful Applicant

  • 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.

What's on Offer

  • 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.
Contact
Harrison Roche
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7069288

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Johnsonburg
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Harrison Roche
Job Reference
JN-072026-7069288
 

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