Quality Engineer 1

Job Specifications:

• Strong knowledge of relevant software, QA methods/ tools, and manufacturing process
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programming and interpretation of outputs
• Strong math and GD&T understanding necessary
• Effective at organizing information and clear communication to cross functional team
• Must have prioritization skills, capable of critical thinking and logical problem solving
• Comfortable in team/ social environment, asking and answering critical questions
• Understanding of CNC programming & machining processes preferred

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ownership of work areas and/or programs as designated by QM. 
• Work with quality team members, quality manager, and other departments to monitor production, initiate continuous improvement and participate in problem solving activities.
• Provide input for new gage/ fixture designs relative to GD&T and CMM accessibility
• Creation, testing, and maintaining inspection programs that operate and control CMM machines in accordance with production standards. (Manual and DCC machines, CMM Manager software). 
• Quality inspection checks 1st piece, hourly, final, last piece, backward recall on non-conforming product and implementing non-conforming product hold tags.
• Gauge Calibration/ Gage R&R
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Document testing and root cause analysis for internal or external problems.
• Create Work instructions, provide feedback, and review issues with QM/ME to address the issue.
• Support Supplier Quality, via inspection, reporting, and corrective action, as required
• Follow quality standards to ensure parts are to the customer and company standards. 
• Other responsibilities may be added or assumed based on necessity 
• Participate in continued education courses as required for new projects and career growth within XL. TQM/CQT/CQE preferred career track.

Prerequisites / Qualifications:

• Associate Degree or equivalent years of experience with thorough understanding of GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing)
• Knowledge of CMM software, ability to mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and work pieces on CMM machine using hand tools and precision measuring instruments
• Use of measurement devices and calibration experience with various gages, tools and different methods of calibration
• CNC machine shop experience a plus
• ISO and IATF experience a plus
• PPAP documentation experience a plus