Product Quality Engineer

Responsibilities: Interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T, bills of material, electrical schematics, material specifications, workmanship standards, and acceptance criteria. Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections on production and customer returned units to assess the nature and extent of defects or failures. Understands proper technique for operating calipers, micrometers, height gages, and other precision hand tools to obtain accurate dimensional measurements. Familiar with CMM operation and principles, including how probing strategy and part setup affect measurement accuracy. Identify recurring issues and escalate complex failures to Product Quality Manager. Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Procurement teams to communicate findings and support the development of corrective and preventive actions. Assist Technical Returns Evaluation Manager with development or revision of repair procedures and work instructions. Participate in Lean or continuous improvement initiatives to reduce turnaround time and defects. Performs Internal Quality Systems Audits. Ensures compliance with Department procedures. Perform other duties, as assigned.

Work Experience Requirements: Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality, manufacturing, or product inspection role. Prior experience in root cause analysis methodologies strongly preferred.

Core Skills Requirements: Proficiency with precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM).Working knowledge of ERP systems for logging and tracking (experience with Epicor or similar a plus).Strong written and verbal communication skills. Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail. Basic computer skills. Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency preferred. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and product specifications. Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001, 13485, or equivalent.

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering discipline focused on quality.