Xometry

Quality Assurance Engineer, Manufacturing

Xometry • $80K — $95K *
Lexington, KY 40517In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or relevant technical field preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in engineering or quality-related role.
  • 5+ years in a supplier-facing role or similar capacity.
  • Proficient in manufacturing processes and engineering drawing requirements.
  • Skilled in root cause analysis and developing solutions for complex issues.
  • Self-starter with strong organizational abilities in dynamic settings.
  • Ability to multitask and meet deadlines while supporting supplier quality activities.

Responsibilities

  • Enhance supplier quality through leading process improvements.
  • Utilize quality tools to address non-conformances and customer RMAs.
  • Manage supplier-related activities to ensure timely resolution.
  • Ensure compliance with AS9100 standards and company policies.
  • Analyze non-conformance trends to assess corrective measures.
  • Follow up on troubled orders to enhance supplier quality.
  • Communicate with suppliers on issues regarding part rejections.

Benefits

  • Support for continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance processes.
  • Opportunity to participate in onsite customer audits.
  • Engagement in quality metrics monitoring and reporting.
  • Work within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Full Job Description
We are hiring Quality Engineers to support our rapid customer growth. Do you thrive on working on the edge? Do you want to transform an industry? This job is for you if your true strength is the ability to prioritize and communicate effectively to get you through even the most demanding of situations.

As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will be part of a fast-moving team of engineering professionals who solve quality assurance problems for customized parts. The QA Engineer is responsible for assisting the Senior Director in developing the quality system following corporate policies, goals and objectives and the requirements of AS9100.

Process and Quality Assurance:
  • Enhance Supplier Quality Culture by leading or participating in process improvement projects to further develop the quality programs and procedures - Setting our Global Partner Network up for success
  • Utilizes appropriate quality tools (lean and Sigma) to help resolve issues related to non-conformances and Customer RMA's
  • Manages supplier related NCR/SCAR/CAR activities to ensure timely administration of activities and records
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, practices, procedures and work rules to support and maintain an AS9100-compliant Quality Management
  • Analyze non-conformance trends to evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions
  • Problem solve and follow up on troubled orders to improve supplier quality.
  • Apply engineering knowledge on supplier manufacturing to ensure quality hardware meets customer requirements
  • Assess the impact of manufactured part rejections; communicate with suppliers to work through problems and resolve case
  • Participate in QA and RMA Meetings (Live Reviews)
  • Oversee internal production of products from a quality perspective
  • Monitor and review quality metrics for publication
  • Assist with onsite Customer Audits
  • Support Quality Management System requirements
  • Aid Quality Control Lab as necessary

Teamwork, Collaboration and Safety:
  • Interface with Design Engineering, Customer Care, Quality, Sales, and Shipping teams to ensure manufacturing processes are capable of customer quality and satisfaction
  • Effectively communicate with all key stakeholders, including suppliers, internal/external customers, and leadership
  • Participate and provide input on initiatives to simplify and automate complex processes
  • Perform all work in compliance with Xometry's quality and safety systems, policies and procedures
  • Work with internal customers to implement quality measures
  • Support all Continuous Improvement activities

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a Technical related field is preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in engineering, quality role, or equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience in supplier-facing role or equivalent
  • Working knowledge of and/or education, skills, and experience associated with manufacturing processes, engineering drawing requirements
  • Capable of performing root cause analysis and identifying solutions to complex problems
  • A self-starter who can drive actions to completion
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment
  • Able to multitask, meet deadlines and support all supplier quality field activities
  • Experience with DFMEA/PFMEA and DFM/DFQ
  • Strong manufacturing knowledge
  • Able to read and interpret CAD Models & Drawings
  • Strong time management/project management capabilities
  • Understanding of Six Sigma methodologies
  • Knowledge of Process Certification/Process Robustness
  • Superior analytic and articulation skills

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
  • ASQ Certification
  • Educated in statistics / BIG Data
  • Use of GD&T quality lab equipment
  • Familiar with Zendesk, Asana, SolidWorks, Tableau

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About Xometry

Xometry is a manufacturing marketplace that connects customers with manufacturing partners. The company offers a range of manufacturing services, including CNC machining, 3D printing, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, and urethane casting. Customers can upload their 3D CAD files to the Xometry Instant Quoting Engine, which provides instant quotes and lead times from a network of over 4,000 manufacturing partners. Xometry also offers a range of value-added services, including design for manufacturability feedback, engineering support, and quality inspection. The company serves a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and consumer products.
Learn more about Xometry
Size
500 employees
Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
2013
NASDAQ
XMTR
* Ladders Estimates

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