Quality Assurance Technician 2 - Metrology & QMS

Quality Assurance Technician 2 - Metrology & QMS

Monday-Friday, 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM

Base Pay: $25.00 to $30.00 (DOE) + $2.00/hour Shift Differential

For over 100 years, we've manufactured high-quality products right here in the USA. We still operate out of our Oregon-based factory to this day, producing innovative, battle-proven optics for the world's most relentless hunters, shooters, law enforcement officers, and military personnel. Regardless of the product, whether it's a red dot or a riflescope, we design and manufacture it with one goal in mind-to ensure it performs for life.

At Leupold and Stevens we're American to the Core and passionate about what we do. Product excellence and uncompromising quality are our top priorities. We've built a collaborative, high performance culture where team players with innovative ideas and a sense of urgency thrive.

Our benefits package is amazing:

• affordable health and dental insurance
• a strong commitment to training and professional development including an internal skills development program for all manufacturing team members
• a generous tuition reimbursement program
• company contributions up to 8% of base pay into a 401K retirement account
• profit sharing
• and great product discounts (to name a few)

What You'll Be Doing as a Quality Assurance Technician 2 - Metrology & QMS:

Depending on assignment, provide team members with audit results and reports for manufacturing, assembly, and QMS processes, provide training and assistance to operators with regard to quality tools and processes, and be an active participant in continuous improvement activities on cross functional teams including quality, operations, and the value stream engineering teams.

With occasional direction and assistance from others, has the ability to perform tasks such as:

• Conduct QMS, process, and product audits; provide on-the-spot feedback to operators
• Create records and reports of audit results
• Adhere to audit schedules and notify stakeholders of any changes / updates
• Draft revisions to gauge & fixture instructions including photos and detailed processes steps
• Make decisions on issues that are not addressed by an existing procedure or work instruction
• Modify programs used on program based inspection equipment
• Purchase new gauges and inspection equipment when needed
• Train operators how to use inspection equipment (Collimators, Air gauges, Micrometers, CMM, etc...)
• Respond to operators who need help using inspection methods or confirming measurements
• Support QEs with gauge and process studies; Coordinate with production to gather & inspect parts.
• Respond to SPC alarms; ensure data integrity, support operators and elevate systemic issues
• Participate in problem solving and continuous improvement activities
• Follow written procedures and work instructions
• Any other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor

Skills and Experience You'll Need as a Quality Assurance Technician 2 - Metrology & QMS:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associates degree in a technical field or 2 years technical training and 2 years related experience in any of the following areas: machine shop, mechanical assembly, optical assembly, and/or optical systems and components required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Previous experience with Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) including set-up experience preferred.
• Previous experience with Optical Measurement Systems (Ram, OGP, etc.) including set-up experience preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required
• User knowledge of Microsoft computer software products (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) required.
• Previous experience and use of software applications (Minitab, QCCalc, WinSPC) for effective testing, analysis, and/or test report generation preferred.
• Training in the following disciplines:
• Gauge usage
• Optical Measurement System
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
• Blueprint reading
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Internal auditing
• Root cause analysis
• Corrective and preventive action
• Manufacturing process controls
• Metrology
• ASQ Certified a plus, CQI (Inspector) or CQT (Technician) preferred
• ERP / MRP proficiency a plus, Oracle preferred

Work Environment for a Quality Assurance Technician 2 - Metrology & QMS:

Works takes place in a standard manufacturing environment.

For details on positions and to apply, go to:

www.leupold.com/careers

Leupold & Stevens, Inc.

14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway

Beaverton, Oregon 97006

* A core business objective at Leupold & Stevens is to maintain a workplace in which each employee can achieve their full potential. The company was founded on the principle of giving customers and our team members 'A Square Deal'; to us, this means advocating for the employment opportunities and advancements of all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We resolutely believe all aspects and privileges of employment should be determined by skills and behaviors, not personal identities.

* With our commitment to make our application process and workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities, we will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for an individual applicant to participate in the job application process. To request an accommodation to the application process, please send an email to HRDept@Leupold.com or call (503) 646-9171 and a Leupold & Stevens representative will contact you.

* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is a drug free workplace. All final candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. complies with all applicable FAR & DFAR regulations.

* We hire U.S. citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees must complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Positions may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Leupold & Stevens, Inc.'s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.