At Kurt Machining our employee experience and ability to solve complex manufacturing challenges set us apart. We provide precision CNC-machining services utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing, quality, and automation technology. Since 1946 we have delivered innovative solutions to the world’s most demanding customers and industries including aerospace, defense, semiconductor, oil and energy.
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Kurt Manufacturing is on a mission to fill two Quality Engineer positions within our contract Machining Division.
This vital role upholds our unwavering commitment to quality and fosters effective communication of customer quality requirements throughout the organization.
Key responsibilities include gathering quality requirements from engineering drawings; Developing quality plans; Determining the gauges and fixtures needed to produce products per customer specifications; Applying problem-solving techniques to inspire process improvements; and Championing adherence to the highest quality standards

Essential Functions

• Plans and directs activities concerned with development, application and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials and products.
• Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation, utilizing knowledge in engineering fields such as chemical, electrical or mechanical.
• Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instruction for recording, evaluation and reporting quality and reliability data.
• Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.
• Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility.

Compensation and Benefits
The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $79,000 to $105,000. The exact salary may be determined on a combination of factors including the candidate’s knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.

Kurt Manufacturing is proud to offer a broad benefits package to include:

• Medical, dental, vision plans which are effective on your hire date.
• Health Care Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• 4 years of related experience

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 10 years of related experience
• ASQ Certification
• APICS Certification

Physical Demands
The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title. Specific requirements will vary based on the employee’s individual work responsibilities.
Strength Level Rating: Light work. Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

A worker in this job will frequently (from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time):

• Handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands
• Pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
• Talk by expressing or exchanging communication by means of the spoken work to impart oral information
• Hear by perceiving the nature of sounds by ear

• Plans and directs activities concerned with development, application and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials and products.
• Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation, utilizing knowledge in engineering fields such as chemical, electrical or mechanical.
• Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instruction for recording, evaluation and reporting quality and reliability data.
• Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.
• Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility