Quality Engineer at Precinmac

Quality Engineer

Chicopee, MA, US

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

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Precinmac is a leading supplier of mission-critical, precision machined components used in the Aerospace, Defense and Space (AD&S) markets. We specialize in manufacturing uniquely designed high tolerance precision machined components and assemblies, with a focus on continuous improvement, on-time delivery, and the highest possible quality and consistency.

Location: Hoppe Technologies Inc. (Chicopee, MA)

Title of position: Quality Engineer

Position type: Full Time

Description of Responsibilities:

Hoppe Technologies, located in Chicopee, Massachusetts, is currently recruiting to fill a Quality Engineer position with a focus on Aerospace, Defense and Space components and their associated requirements. Responsibilities of the Quality Engineer include, but are not limited to;

• Ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and all industry regulations and requirements.
• Hands on inspection relying on CMM programming and fixture design knowledge and experience.
• Provide direct technical support to the shop floor to troubleshoot and resolve various manufacturing concerns.
• Lead cross-functional teams through 8D Root Cause and Corrective Actions to resolve internal and external non-conformances.
• Perform internal AS9100 audits. Support and participate in annual surveillance (or recertification) audits with external auditor.
• Member of the engineering team and key contributor to New Product Introduction (NPI) with a focus on manufacturability, process capability, and determining future improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Experience:

• Absolutely MUST have a minimum of three to five years of recent experience in a Quality Engineering role in a Machine Shop / Machining Company that supports the Aerospace, Defense, or Space markets.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Strong understanding of the quality requirements and standards necessary to be an Aerospace, Defense, and Space supplier.
• Able to create, troubleshoot and improve CMM programs using Zeiss Calypso.
• Able to design and assist in the fabrication of CMM fixtures.
• Knowledge of gages, calipers, micrometers, indicators, hand tools, set rings, gage blocks, custom gages and all similar manual inspection tools.
• Able to read and interpret complex part drawings and models with strong knowledge of GD&T.
• Project management skill set.
• Previous formal training and certification in 8D problem solving and internal auditing (AS9100).