Quality Engineer

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Equivalent Relevant Discipline (Mechanical or Material Science Engineering), Preferred
Three-Five (3-5) Years Relevant Experience, A Plus
Ability to understand drawings or models created with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Inventor

QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, such as stamping, forging, machining, or casting
Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles and product design, function and application.
Demonstrated technical acumen, with the ability to analyze data and make informed, confident technical decisions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective documentation, presentation, and report writing.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong organizational skills.
Strong team collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead and contribute effectively in group settings.
Adaptability and eagerness to learn quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Reliable and punctual, with the flexibility to adjust work schedules as needed, including up to 25% domestic and/or international travel.
Ability to lift 50 lbs, alternate between sitting, standing, using work platform with stairs
Good visual acuity and manual dexterity

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform lab testing and organization tasks promptly, with guidance from Engineering.
Apply engineering principles to perform accurate calculations, analyses and determine necessary tools for testing setups
Assist with lab testing of manufactured or purchased products
Ability to understand product drawings, specifications, and material requirements. Prepare emails, or reports to properly convey the technical requirements for purchased or manufactured parts and technical reporting of the results of lab testing
Able to understand or interpret specification requirements from regulatory or industry standard for manufactured or purchased products
Support the creation and organization of technical documents for manufactured or purchased product
Participate in vendor auditing and communication to facilitate the Purchasing of quality product, and assist the Purchasing department with vendor development regarding technical requirements and testing
Assist in quality audits and testing of products as assigned
Ability to use, or learn to use, lab machines, such as tensile and hardness testers, and the setup of these machines depending on the type of test that is to be conducted
Ability to determine the proper test fixturing for industry standard testing, or for the evaluation of a particular part issue
Ability to prepare samples for testing using saws, shear, bench grinder, mill, grinder, etc as needed
Maintain organization of lab and storage for incoming parts
Assist with a system for sample part retention by part type and supplier