Quality Engineer

Job Description

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 looking for a quality engineer who has what it takes to succeed in our dynamic, contract machining environment. The individual we are looking for has at least four years of experience in a quality engineer or quality support role, is detail oriented, motivated, and a self‑starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.

This person also has the ability to effectively interact with customers, has experience with developing quality control plans, performing mechanical inspections using a variety of hand gauges, has knowledge of GD&T, and has been exposed to quality tools (capability studies, SPC, problem solving, corrective actions, etc.).

If you are currently a quality engineer or a seasoned quality technician ready to take the next step, and you possess the majority of the skills outlined above, we invite you to apply and look forward to seeing your application!

1st Shift Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m.

- 2:30 p.m.

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.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

• 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.

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.

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

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

• 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

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

The worker will occasionally (up…