Senior Quality Technician

Baker Engineering, LLC’s (Baker) core business centers around the design and development of high-tech, high-performance technologies for a variety of applications, from custom military and commercial engines, to engine components, to the production of parts and mechanical assemblies for other industries. Baker is a division of Waséyabek Development Company, LLC that is wholly owned by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, a Federally recognized Indian Tribe.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Quality Technician develops, implements, and maintains manufacturing and quality processes that ensure the consistent production of precision CNC-machined components. This role combines quality engineering and manufacturing engineering responsibilities to improve product conformance, process capability, efficiency, and throughput. The position works cross-functionally with engineering, production, quality, supply chain, customers, and suppliers to meet company, customer, and industry requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and maintain quality inspection plans for CNC-machined parts, including gauges and measurement systems
• Perform and document First Article Inspections (FAIs), Production Part Approval Processes (PPAPs), and control plans to meet customer and industry requirements
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for nonconformances
• Monitor and improve process capability using Cp, Cpk, statistical process control (SPC), and other appropriate methods
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 requirements and support internal, customer, and third-party audits
• Train operators and technicians on quality requirements, inspection techniques, process controls, and defect prevention
• Work with the continuous improvement team to develop and optimize CNC machining processes, including tooling, workholding, and setups

• Create and maintain work instructions, setup sheets, inspection instructions, and process documentation
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by validating machining processes and reviewing customer designs for manufacturability
• Collaborate with programming, engineering, operations, and quality teams to reduce cycle time, scrap, and rework while improving throughput
• Recommend and support process automation and continuous improvement projects
• Partner with supply chain and suppliers to resolve supplier quality and manufacturability issues
• Document work as required by company, customer, ISO 9001, and AS9100 standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or upper management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; equivalent technical education and experience will be considered