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Quality Engineer | Precision Machining

Akron, Ohio Permanent USD80,000 - USD105,000 per year View Job Description
As a Quality Engineer in the precision machining sector, you will be responsible for ensuring top-notch quality standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires a strong understanding of quality systems and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams to meet customer and industry expectations.
  • Small company feel, large parent organization in support!
  • Modernized company and manufacturing facility!

About Our Client

Our client manufactures high‑precision components and assemblies for the Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Semiconductor, Commercial Valves, and Fittings industries.Capabilities include:

  • CNC Turning, Milling, Mill Turn, Swiss Machining
  • Finishing services: AFM, Assembly, Deburring, Electropolish, Part Marking, Texturizing, Testing & more



The company continues to invest heavily in new technology and facility expansion, offering a stable long-term career path.

Job Description

Daily Responsibilities:

  • Interpret engineering drawings using GD&T and ensure accurate part conformance
  • Support AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality system requirements
  • Lead and support FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports)
  • Conduct and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
  • Provide technical quality support to internal teams and external customers
  • Utilize SPC (Statistical Process Control) and other quality tools to improve processes
  • Collaborate with machining, engineering, and inspection teams to resolve issues
  • Support customer audits and internal audit readiness



Initial Priorities:

  • Take ownership of assigned aerospace customer product lines
  • Quickly understand the company's machining processes & quality workflows
  • Begin handling FAIRs, corrective actions, and blueprint reviews
  • Build strong working relationships with inspection and engineering teams



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

A successful Quality Engineer should have:

  • Experience with AS9100
  • Strong competency in GD&T and blueprint interpretation
  • Experience with FAIRs
  • Hands-on experience with corrective actions / RCA investigations
  • Exposure to SPC
  • Engineering degree preferred, not required

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $105,000 annually, based on experience.
  • Opportunities to work within a growing and innovative quality department.
  • Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.
  • Collaborative work environment that values quality and precision.
Contact
Evan Gilbert
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7016909

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Akron
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Evan Gilbert
Job Reference
JN-052026-7016909