Job Type

Full-time

Description

• This is not a Software Engineering Role

LMT Defense provides top tier products to the US Military, law enforcement and government agencies, in addition to international customers across the globe.

Products include precision engineered modular rifle systems, grenade launchers, suppressors, and components.

As it was in the very beginning, LMT's mission is to exceed customers' expectations of quality and value and we have been doing so for over 40 years.

LMT Defense needs your help as we continue to grow into the future.

If you are looking for a position that is fast paced, with competitive benefits (PTO, health savings account, 401K match), flexible work schedules, and climate-controlled facility; LMT Defense is the perfect company for you.

Position Summary:

As a Quality Engineer at LMT Defense, you will perform a variety of assignments in support of our QMS system and our continuous improvement environment.

This will require working with people across the organization in helping to measure, identify, analyze and resolve quality problems, in a proactive mode.

This work will require your diligence and skill in data analysis, problem solving, auditing and championing quality throughout LMT.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Applies a strong knowledge of quality systems and developing and or improving the systems and products to ensure that the business attains its annual goals and meets internal, customer and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Work in conjunction with design and process engineering, manufacturing, sales, customer service, and purchasing personnel to resolve problems relative to customer complaints, product design, specifications, materials, tooling, and production operations affecting quality.
• Develop and maintain quality control plans to incorporate statistical control, analyses, and reporting of results and trends.
• Maintain and improve the quality program to ensure conformity of purchased materials and components.
• Work with the engineering team to establish quality procedures and guidelines for all new products.
• Review current products and establish quality assurance procedures and related documents.
• Establish and maintain all inspection criteria and documentation. (Inspection reports and Inspection procedures).
• Implement QA procedures during pre-production and production startup.
• Work closely with production supervisors to maintain and communicate quality requirements.
• Prepare necessary reports and maintain all pertinent records.

Education & Experience:

• ~ High school diploma, high school equivalency degree (HSED), or general education degree (GED) is required.
• ~ Accredited 4-year bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering or a related field required.
• ~ Lean Six Sigma Green Belt strongly preferred.
• ~ Minimum of 10 years' experience in a practical or related field in an ISO CNC and precision assembly environment required.
• ~7 years experience with knowledge and application of root cause analysis and problem solving in a continuous improvment environment pertaining to metal materials and/or CNC machining.
• ~ Experience performing internal audits and audit reporting.
• ~ Must be computer literate, including office 365 applications.
• ~ Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal team members and external, suppliers, and subcontractors required.
• ~ Must be able to write technical reports and business correspondence reports.
• ~ Must possess skills in advanced mathematics and statistics.
• ~ Must possess the ability to read, interpret and understand precision measuring tools (CMM, Gauges, Calipers, Micrometers, etc.), blueprints, schematics, and precision principles such as GD&T.
• ~ Must be able to work independently and in a team setting.
• ~ Should be knowledgeable in value stream mapping, root cause analysis, kaizen events, and process capabilities (CPK/CP).

LMT Defense is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

LMT Defense is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with policies and applicable state laws, LMT Defense provides for a drug-free workplace.

Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with LMT will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.