Quality Engineer Pneumatic & Hydraulic Cylinder Manufacturing

Job Description Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingCompetitive salaryDental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceAbout the RoleAs a Quality Engineer, youll help ensure that our pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders meet demanding performance and reliability standards. Youll support our ISO 9001certified quality management system by driving continuous improvement, leading rootcause investigations, and working closely with engineering, production, and suppliers. A key part of this role includes developing and maintaining CMM programs to support accurate inspection of precisionmachined components.Key ResponsibilitiesQuality Assurance & ControlDevelop, implement, and maintain quality control plans for pneumatic and hydraulic cylinder manufacturing processes.Perform inprocess and final inspections using precision measurement tools and CMM equipment.Create, modify, and optimize CMM programs to support accurate, repeatable inspection of machined components.Review engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to ensure compliance.ISO 9001 ComplianceSupport ongoing maintenance and improvement of the ISO 9001 quality management system.Participate in internal audits and assist with external audit preparation and corrective actions.Maintain accurate documentation, records, and quality reports in accordance with ISO requirements.Root Cause Analysis & Continuous ImprovementLead investigations into nonconformances, customer complaints, and production issues.Use structured problemsolving tools (5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA, PDCA) to identify root causes and implement corrective/preventive actions.Analyze quality data and trends to recommend process improvements and reduce scrap, rework, and defects.CrossFunctional CollaborationWork closely with engineering to validate new designs, materials, and processes.Partner with production teams to ensure quality standards are understood and consistently applied.Collaborate with suppliers on quality expectations, incoming inspection, and supplier corrective actions.Testing & ValidationOversee functional testing of cylinders, including pressure testing, leak testing, and performance verification.Develop test procedures and ensure equipment calibration and maintenance.QualificationsRequiredBachelors degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).Experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally with fluid power components or precisionmachined parts.Strong understanding of ISO 9001 quality systems.Proficiency with measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, CMMs).Handson experience with CMM programming (PCDMIS, Calypso, or similar).Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.Experience with rootcause analysis and corrective action methodologies.PreferredExperience in pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder manufacturing.Knowledge of machining, welding, assembly, and surface finishing processes.Familiarity with SPC and quality software tools.Certifications such as CQE, CQA, or Six Sigma Green Belt.Experience with AS9100 or ISO 13485 a plusKey CompetenciesStrong analytical and problemsolving skillsDetailoriented with a commitment to accuracyClear communication and documentation abilitiesCollaborative mindset with a continuous improvement focus