QUALITY ENGINEER - METALS MACHINING - Job Description
Acme Industries is a contract manufacturer servicing Fortune 500 customers, providing high-quality precision components. We take great pride in servicing medium volume and medium mix requirements for aerospace, defense, power generation, mining, transportation, and many other sectors.
Immediate benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability.
The Position:
This is a great opportunity for an energetic, dedicated Quality Engineer to join our Quality Engineering Team. The right person will lead internal quality assurance activities for assigned customers to achieve customer PPM expectations, Acme's internal quality goals and provide QA support for NPI projects. Ensure compliance with customer requirements and Acme's ISO9001 / AS9100 Quality Management Systems. Contribute to continuous improvement activities by utilizing QA capabilities and product inspection data. QA scope includes internal processes, production routing, supplier services and raw material suppliers' products.
Job Duties:
Metrology & Inspection Systems
- Develop and optimize measurement methods using CMM, surface finish testers, and other precision instruments.
- Ensure gaging conforms to ANSI/ASME Y14.5 GD&T
Advanced Quality Planning
- Develop FMEAs, control plans, PPAP documentation, and process flow diagrams for new and existing products.
- Support APQP activities to ensure robust process controls from prototype through production.
Quality System Compliance
- Ensure compliance with AS9100D, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
- Prepare for and support internal, customer, and third-party audits.
Process Improvement
- Use root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa) to resolve quality issues and drive corrective/preventive actions.
- Partner with production and engineering to implement process controls that reduce variation and improve capability (Cp/Cpk).
Customer & Supplier Interface
- Communicate with customers regarding quality issues, corrective actions, and quality plans.
- Support supplier quality initiatives, including supplier audits and incoming inspection improvements.
The Right Person/What we need from you:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3–5+ years of quality engineering experience in precision machining, aerospace, or defense manufacturing.
- Proficiency in FMEA, control plans, APQP, and PPAP documentation.
- Strong metrology skills and experience with CMM programming (PC-DMIS or equivalent).
- Solid understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
- Working knowledge of AS9100D requirements and aerospace industry quality standards.
- Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and capability studies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Provides the technique and guidance for selecting and implementing the appropriate measuring tools for machined parts.
- Demonstrated ability to lead problem-solving with structured methods like 8D
Preferred Skills
- Six Sigma Green Belt or similar certification.
- Experience with Minitab or similar statistical analysis software.
- Familiarity with special processes (e.g., NADCAP plating, heat treat, coatings).
- ERP/MES quality module experience, preferably Made2Manage
What you get from us:
*We offer immediate health benefits (1st Day of Employment): medical, dental and vision insurance
*FREE short-term and long-term disability and life insurance starting from 1st day of employment
*Hire on Bonus
*401k with company match
*Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
*Employee assistance program
*Tuition assistance
*Gain sharing bonuses
*Clean, and safe manufacturing facility
*Weekly paychecks
*10% 2nd Shift differential (in addition to hourly rate)
*Quarterly Food/Treats (Food Truck, Ice Cream, etc.)
All About Acme:
Acme Industries is an ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 D certified successful manufacturing/machining organization working with top-notch OEMs. In business since 1948 and serving markets such as transportation, aerospace, defense, mining, and energy. Our customers choose Acme Industries to act as their manufacturing partner because of our superior ability to optimize the supply chain and provide technical support for machined parts, assemblies, and components. Acme's team of experts works with every customer to develop creative solutions for their particular manufacturing challenge.
We love to see our employees' smiles. Whether it is from our fun employee giveaways, raffles, company treats, special holiday treats or the rewarding feeling of participating in our philanthropy projects. Acme wants you to enjoy your job here and feel appreciated. Come be a part of our awesome team!
Acme Industries is a great place to work. Our preferred method is to complete an application on our website: www.acmeind.com/careers/
