Leatherman Tool Group Inc Hiring for Quality Engineer at Portland, OR Full Time

Leatherman is the world leader in the design and manufacturer of innovative, high quality, compact, multi-purpose tools. We employ over 500 team members in our 90,000 square feet facility. Please visit our website at: www.leatherman.com

Provide meaningful information about both risk and performance over the entire supply chain through the application of a QMS system, data acquisition, and standardized ing. Provide Quality Engineering solutions to maximize the benefits or gains to the organization from the Quality Management System and Continuous Improvement activities.

Duties:

• Contribute to Supplier Qualification and ing activities, including onsite supplier system reviews.
• Contribute to New Equipment Qualification, including definition and validation of inspection methods, and travel to manufacturers to perform runoff validation (FAT).
• Identify metrology strategies to meet GR&R requirements.
• Design custom gages and fixtures as necessary to support both legacy and new products.
• Identify and implement new metrology technologies in support of current and proposed manufacturing processes.
• Establish and manage plant-wide standards for applying Statistical Process Control including standards for calculating control limits and ing process capability.
• Advise QA Technicians for the proper alignment of specific SPC techniques with specific work cells.
• Contribute to a plant-wide strategy for process inspection SPC and records; software enhancements and ing standards.
• Define and implement improvements to the Quality Management System as necessary through creation and revision of controlled Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Lead and Participate in CAPA projects applying structured problem-solving techniques and root cause analysis.
• Create and develop Acceptance Test Plans which align with quality standards or expectations of the organization.

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or other related discipline required.
• Five or more years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment which provides knowledge of Quality & Engineering Principles such as: process capability, advanced dimensional measurement, SPC, and root cause analysis.
• Ability to perform complex problem solving utilizing the DMAIC methodology.
• Ability to interpret 2D prints and 3D models utilizing current GD&T standards.
• Must have strong analytical, statistical, and critical thinking skills.
• Experience in basic and advanced dimensional measurement techniques including Micrometer, Optical Comparator, CMM, and Vision / Camera based inspection equipment.
• Experience with custom gage design and application.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with both senior management and production.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location