Lead QA LAB Engineer

Description

HYDAC is a family-owned and operated business with a vibrant and rewarding working environment for our employees across the country. Our goal is to provide quality products, components and services that meet our customer expectations while being committed to the protection and preservation of our environment. HYDAC’s passionate team designs and manufactures a comprehensive line of innovative and reliable solutions optimized any demand our customers require.

This role is for a hands-on QA/Engineer Professional with a strong understanding of measurement, inspection, and quality control processes, who also has some leadership or organizational responsibilities within the QA lab.

Core Responsibilities

• Resource Allocation and Oversight: A Primary Focus of this role includes allocating resources and assigning responsibilities to QA Lab Inspectors. A key focus for this leader will be maintaining the progress of Lab tasks and responsibilities within established project timelines that are established by divisional Project Leaders.
• Quality Measurement and Inspection: As a leader in this role, you'd ensure Lab Technicians accurately measure materials using a CMM to confirm quality conformance. This includes overseeing incoming inspections and the use of various inspection tools like pin gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
• Documentation and Reporting: This role involves ensuring Lab Technicians complete detailed dimensional reports, including PPAPs (Production Part Approval Process) and FAIs (First Article Inspections).
• Quality System Management: This individual will contribute to and implement changes within the Quality Management System (QMS), including creating and updating work instructions (WI), and managing gauges.
• Non-Conforming Material Management: This individual will be involved with and ensure that the Lab Technicians are processing non-conforming material according to established procedures (QSP-0002) and assist with the containment of materials during quality issues.
• OEM-Related Activities: The person will oversee, plan, and perform QA LAB activities related to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), such as PPAP submissions.
• Additional Responsibilities: Additional duties related to the QA Lab will be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Desired Qualifications

• Education: Mechanical Engineering Degree
• CMM Experience: While not strictly required, experience as a CMM Operator/Programmer is preferred, and training will be provided for the right candidate.
• Machinist Background: A background as a machinist is also preferred but not mandatory.

HYDAC offers employees a comprehensive medical/dental/vision plan, paid holidays, PTO, 401k with company matching, FSA account, short term disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.

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