Quality Engineer/CMM Programmer

Professional Plastics is a leading distributor of high-performance engineering plastic shapes. We provide the widest range of engineering plastics, composites & technical ceramics in the marketplace. Established in 1984, Professional Plastics has grown to 22 locations across the USA, Singapore & Taiwan. We are a family-owned and operated business that values hard work, integrity and ethics.

Professional Plastics is currently offering great career opportunities. We are interested in hiring motivated professionals who share our core values and desire to be part of a dynamic team. Professional Plastics is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Position Summary: The Quality Engineer/CMM Programmer supports quality assurance, engineering and inspection functions. Plans and implements strategies for quality management and testing. Utilizes Coordinate Machine Measurement (CMM) system to design and develop fixtures to ensure part quality and precision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following, as well as other duties that may be assigned.

• Develops Failure Modes & Effects Analysis reporting (MMEA), inspection control plans and process flow charts; assures compliance to quality requirements
• Collaborates with customers’ quality and engineering personnel to determine critical part features and review manufacturability of design. Recommends modifications to customer part specification and tolerances as necessary to support cost effective production
• Utilizes and solves complex problems on the Hexagon coordinated Machine Measurement (CMM) system
• Assists with creating training for quality methods, statistics, reporting Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T) and best practices
• Reads and interprets drawings, blueprints and specifications related to GD&T, gauging and Statistical Process Control (SPC) requirements
• Provides engineering support to the Quality department, ensures consistent application of quality techniques
• Determines when process stability and capability studies should be performed on existing processes. Reviews and analyzes results; recommends changes to processes based upon findings; performs follow-up to verify effectiveness
• Participated in Product Quality Planning activities to determine appropriate use of existing and new measurement systems during new tool or process design and startup
• Facilitates and promotes use of appropriate problem solving techniques for effective root cause analysis and successful corrective action

Minimum Qualifications: To perform the job successfully, the individual must have the following minimum qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to read and interpret drawing/blueprints/schematics
• Ability to program complex inspection equipment (CMM, Vision Systems and Smart Copes)
• Proficiency in standard office and database programs/equipment

Education and Experience: Required and preferred educational and experiential qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years’ experience in Quality Control/Assurance
• Knowledge in ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D quality management systems

Physical Demands (Office and Warehouse/Machine Shop): The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to type, use telephonic devices, and view data on computer screens. The employee is occasionally required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment (Office and Warehouse/Machine Shop): The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to office equipment and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however certain areas of the work environment may have elevated noise levels and require hearing protection.

Benefits Package:

• DailyPay - Provides early access to earned wages
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K Plan
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

Job Type: Full-time