Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Job DetailsJob Location: Gosiger Dayton - Dayton, OH 45402Job Summary:  

Under minimal direction, serves as the technical quality authority for projects within the Engineered Systems Division. Evaluates GD&T requirements, tolerance stack-up, and statistical capability risk from pre-sale feasibility through final runoff to ensure manufacturability and customer acceptance. Responsible for validating dimensional performance and statistical capability readiness prior to customer signoff.

Essential Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Evaluate GD&T requirements, tolerance stack-up, and statistical capability risk to ensure manufacturability and customer acceptance
Identify features with elevated risk of capability failure and recommend mitigation strategies
Lead statistical capability studies, calculating Cp/Cpk and Pp/Ppk (as required) to validate dimensional performance and customer acceptance readiness
Lead customer quality discussions, clearly communicating statistical results, measurement methodology, and capability conclusions
Facilitate part correlation efforts to ensure internal inspection results align with customer measurement methodology and acceptance criteria
Establish inspection strategy aligned with print requirements and customer specifications
Establish Cp/Cpk and Pp/Ppk targets based on customer and internal expectations
Program and optimize CMM routines using Zeiss Calypso
Create ballooned drawings, inspection reports, and gage plans using DISCUS software
Drive corrective action when statistical performance does not meet required thresholds
Participate in pre-sale technical reviews to evaluate dimensional feasibility and tolerance risk
Support first article inspection documentation and customer submissions
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to inspection strategy and process stability

QualificationsEssential Qualifications: 

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred
3+ years of experience in a machining or manufacturing environment with responsibility for dimensional validation and capability analysis
Demonstrated proficiency in Zeiss Calypso CMM programming
Experience creating ballooned drawings and structured gage plans using DISCUS
Strong understanding of GD&T including datum structure interpretation and geometric tolerance evaluation
Working knowledge of tolerance stack-up principles
Demonstrated expertise in statistical process control including calculation and interpretation of Cp/Cpk and Pp/Ppk. Ability to evaluate process stability, data validity, and statistical assumptions to ensure capability conclusions are technically sound
Proven ability to clearly and confidently communicate technical and statistical results in customer-facing settings
Comfortable leading technical discussions during runoff and process prove-out activities
Working knowledge of CNC machining processes preferred
Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving ability
Demonstrated business writing and technical documentation skills
Valid Driver’s License with a good driving history
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Passport
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Working Conditions:

Office and manufacturing work environment including exposure to moving mechanical machine parts and potentially loud equipment
Hands-on work with CMMs and inspection equipment
LCD viewing and key entry
Internal and external customer communications
Overnight travel required to customer sites
Approximately 10% travel required

Perks and Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short-and Long-Term Disability
Paid time off and Holiday Pay
401K plan with company match
Maternity and Paternity Leave

Pay Range

$85,000-$100,000