Quality Specialist

N.E.T. & Die · Fulton, United States

Quality Specialist  (Machine Shop Quality Assurance)

N.E.T. & Die is a family owned custom machine shop in Fulton, New York that has been in business for more than 50 years. We specialize in low volume, high mix manufacturing of medium to large precision components for customers across a variety of industries.

Our goal is to exceed customer expectations in quality, delivery, and cost through continuous improvement, strong manufacturing practices, and customer collaboration.

Due to continued business growth, we are seeking an experienced Quality Specialist to join our team. We are looking for someone who understands precision machining, takes ownership of their work, communicates well, and is comfortable working directly with machinists, management, customers, and suppliers.

The Quality Specialist is responsible for day to day inspection activities, customer quality requirements, nonconformance management, calibration, quality documentation, and supporting the continued development and maintenance of our Quality Management System.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Independently operate and perform inspections using a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).
• Perform dimensional inspection of machined components using appropriate inspection equipment and techniques.
• Select the proper gauging and inspection method for dimensional requirements and assist machinists with proper inspection methods.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.
• Perform First Article Inspections and prepare accurate inspection documentation.
• Support PPAP, FAI, customer specific quality documentation, and other quality submission requirements.
• Identify and document nonconforming material and manage NCR and MRB activities.
• Lead or participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Communicate quality issues, inspection results, corrective actions, and documentation requirements with customers as needed.
• Maintain calibration records and coordinate calibration of inspection and measuring equipment.
• Support compliance with the company's Quality Management System and applicable ISO requirements.
• Assist with internal quality audits, procedure development, work instructions, and continuous improvement activities.
• Work closely with machinists and manufacturing personnel to resolve quality issues before they affect the customer.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and timely quality records.
• Perform other quality related responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications 

Required

• Minimum of 5 years of quality assurance or inspection experience in a machine shop, precision machining, or similar manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated CMM inspection experience.
• Strong understanding of dimensional inspection and precision measurement.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience using inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges, indicators, thread gauges, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Experience with First Article Inspection and nonconformance documentation.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Experience working within an ISO based Quality Management System.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple quality issues in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Dependable, accountable, and able to work independently while contributing to a small team.

Preferred

• Experience with PPAP documentation and customer specific quality requirements.
• Experience with calibration systems and gauge management.
• Experience participating in internal or customer quality audits.
• Technical certification, quality certification, or college degree in manufacturing, engineering, quality, or a related field.

Additional Requirements

• Must live within commuting distance of Fulton, New York.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Strong work ethic, integrity, reliability, and commitment to quality.

Compensation

$30.00 to $40.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Expected hours: 40 to 50 hours per week.