Quality Engineer

Granite State Manufacturing is a leading contract manufacturer of large, complex, precision machined and welded components, supporting the US Navy in building submarines.   

We specialize in high-mix, low-to-medium volume production, delivering precision, quality, and on-time performance on custom-engineered products. Our capabilities include:

• Large-format CNC machining
• Heavy fabrication and welding (MIG, TIG, FCAW, SAW)
• Assembly, inspection, and testing
• Program management for complex builds

We are known for handling tight tolerances, complex geometries, and demanding customer specifications.

Our work environment is supportive, providing what our people need to do great work. 

POSITION SUMMARY

Reads and interprets work instructions, blueprints, and customer and industry specifications and requirements to determine dimensions, tolerances, and requirements. Completes source inspection tasks as assigned.  Provides support for quality projects dictated by the Quality Leadership. Supports and completes activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards, requirements, documents, and instructions for industrial processes, materials, and products.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Included are the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Reviews contracts, blueprints, and customer/industry specifications to determine dimensions, tolerances and any other applicable inspection and test criteria or requirements.
• Interpret and apply U.S. Navy specifications, MIL-STD, NAVSEA requirements, and contractual quality clauses.

• Ensure compliance with DFARS and ITAR regulations.
• May develop, perform and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation for machined, welded, and fabricated parts. These standards and methods may include but are not limited to Inspection Reports, Process Improvement (PI), CSI / GSI, DMR / MRB, and internal / external audits.
• Reviews documents and records to assist and support final inspection, customer source inspection, government source inspection, etc.
• Provides assistance and training to lower skilled inspectors and workers.
• Supports the developments of procedures, instructions, and forms for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality related information in the Quality Management System.
• May support programs to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.
• Supports and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility. Assist and support in the DMR and MRB process.
• Supports and conducts internal and external (supplier) audits.
• May compile and write training material and conduct training sessions on quality control activities.
• Advanced skills in Word and Excel.
• Strong technical writing skills: ability to create or update procedures and work instructions.
• Analyze quality data to develop meaningful metrics. 
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve processes.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practices to prevent errors.
• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and workers and collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals.
• Abides by GSM Code of Ethics and Business Conduct standards and strictly observes all U.S. and foreign laws and regulations.
• Completes other duties assigned by Quality Leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Four-year degree in Engineering or related field (Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing preferred) from college or technical school; or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer; or five years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of inspection, special processes, and raw materials a plus.
• Extensive experience with root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Good meeting facilitation skills.
• Should know how to interpret Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance.
• Should be knowledgeable with CMM, height gages, inspection tools and equipment, etc.
• Must be able to work independently without supervision.
• Must have the ability to work as team player in a group or team environment.
• Preference for experience in aerospace, defense, other regulated manufacturing environments; experience working with NAVSEA (submarines) is highly desirable.
• Experience in a machine shop or welding fabrication shop.
• Due to the nature and importance of GSM’s work, our positions require access to export-controlled information. Therefore, all candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable export-control/ITAR regulations or otherwise be authorized to access such information under U.S. law.

BENEFICIAL SKILL OR EXPERIENCE

Experience in programming, operating and setting up CMM’s and Faro arms is beneficial but not required.

• Advanced knowledge of inspection, plating and coating processes, and raw materials a plus.
• A personal and professional background sufficient to secure a Government Security Clearance.
• Experience with M1 ERP system.

EEO STATEMENT

Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) is an equal opportunity employer. GSM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws in its programs, activities, or employment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance
• Dental & Vision, Life insurance (Company paid)
• Disability benefits (Company paid)
• 401(k) & 401(k) company matching
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• Referral program
• Overtime opportunities (if applicable)
• Training and career growth in advanced manufacturing
• Employee assistance program

Why Join Us?

• Work on large-scale, one-of-a-kind projects
• Stable industry with strong customer demand
• Opportunity to grow in a flexible, high-skill environment
• Collaborative team focused on quality and craftsmanship