Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer is a hands-on technical role at Reader Precision Solutions, bringing expertise in metrology, gage management, and CMM/Keyence/Oasis programming to support the manufacturing and quality teams. By resolving urgent quality and production issues, maintaining calibration integrity, driving inspection process improvements, and supporting APQP, PPAP, and FAI requirements, this role is integral to ensuring products consistently meet client expectations, regulatory standards, and the company's continuous improvement goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Metrology, Gage & Equipment Expertise:

• Serve as the primary technical resource for metrology and gage use, including calibration management and training operators on proper inspection techniques. Works closely with the Metrology Technicians - Calibration and Programmer.
• Design, modify, and troubleshoot CMM, Keyence, and Oasis programs, diagnosing and resolving complex problems with inspection equipment and gage performance.
• Support operators and inspectors with interpretation of technical drawings and inspection requirements.
• Conduct print review of customer prints and engineering drawings, identifying quality requirements, tolerances, and GD&T callouts to support inspection planning and manufacturability.

APQP, PPAP & FAI Support:

• Support APQP submission preparation and documentation, coordinating with the Quality Manager on client requirements and technical content.
• Support the creation and review of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEA), working alongside the engineering team.
• Support the Quality Supervisor with technical validation and documentation for PPAP and First Article Inspection (FAI) submissions.
• Help aid with creating and maintain Quality Standards & Defect Guides for jobs.

Technical Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement:

• Troubleshoot daily quality and production issues, providing immediate containment, technical root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone), and corrective action guidance (CAPA).
• Review and improve inspection plans for gaging and metrology processes to increase efficiency, reduce bottlenecks, and ensure smooth throughput in production quality checks.
• Provide technical evaluation of nonconforming material to support the Material Review Board (MRB).

Data Analysis & Quality Documentation:

• Manage and analyze data using High QA software to support quality decision-making, partnering with the Quality Supervisor to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Support quality documentation efforts within the quality workbook containing, Gage List, Setup Inspection, Inspection Instructions, Work Instructions, Quality Alerts, etc.

Client, Supplier & Compliance Support:

• Provide technical investigation and root cause support for client returns (RMA) and supplier corrective actions (CARs), partnering with the Quality Manager on resolution and systemic improvements.
• Support internal audits as a subject matter expert on metrology, gaging, and calibration, in alignment with AS9100 requirements.

Other Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish inspection plans and control methods.
• Assist the Quality Supervisor or Quality Manager with additional quality tasks as needed.