Quality Engineer

Description

About PrecisionX Group:

PrecisionX Group is a leading provider of precision metal components, serving critical industries such as aerospace & defense, medical devices, satellite & space, electric vehicles, mining, and semiconductors. By uniting the specialized expertise of GEM, Coining, National Manufacturing, Ditron, MSK Precision Products, and Hudson Technologies we offer a comprehensive range of advanced manufacturing solutions. Our core capabilities include machining, deep drawing and progressive stamping, Swiss machining, micro stamping, and transfer press.

Our team consists of over 600 employees, located in CT, NJ, NY, and FL. With our collective expertise, our strong foundation in metal manufacturing techniques, and a relentless focus on quality and innovation, PrecisionX Group is committed to delivering superior products and services that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Position Summary:

Hudson Technologies in Ormond Beach, Florida is seeking a foundational Quality Engineer to support our quality program. In this role, you will transition our shop floor from informal checks to a structured, data-driven Quality Management System (QMS). Reporting to the Quality Manager, this role is responsible for supporting quality assurance initiatives, APQP and PPAP activities, metrology planning, process improvement projects, and systems compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, and ISO 13485 quality management systems. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial engineer to evaluate, adapt, and formalize existing quality processes, establishing company-wide inspection standards, and instill a lasting culture of quality.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a precision manufacturing environment and possess strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and quality systems expertise. This position offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers to drive quality improvements and operational excellence. The QA Engineer will hold a critical role in the launch of new products by ensuring compliance and readiness by employing Advanced Product Quality Planning techniques. 

Requirements

Essential Functions:

1. Technical Quality Support

2. Continuous Improvement Facilitator

3. Quality Process Development (Creation, Training, Deployment)

4. Monitor Key Performance Indicators

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each stated essential function, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help qualified individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions.

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Provide technical quality support to customers, suppliers, and internal production teams.

a) Perform activities of an Internal auditor and create appropriate reports per procedures. 

b) Communication of issues, containment activity, root cause analysis, corrective action, and effectiveness reviews.

2. APQP & PPAP Management

a) Define control plans for incoming material, in-process, and final gate inspection workflows; and ensure these requirements flow down to suppliers.

b) PFMEA

c) For manufactured and vendor supplied products and services.

3. Train employees on quality procedures, inspection requirements, and quality management system expectations.

4. Monitor and improve production quality metrics. The candidate will make appropriate charts for display, actively participate in periodic GEMBA meetings.

a) Recommend improvements.

b) Implement improvements within Quality group.

c) Validate improvement activities in a timely manner for all areas.

5. Identify, purchase, and log necessary measurement gauges and testing equipment.

6. Act as a Quality representative on the Engineering Change, Process Change, and MRB Boards.

7. Lead cultural transformation of quality standards throughout the Production and Quality organization, by adhering to our Quality Management System and through reinforcement of our core values of respect, integrity, and accountability.

8. Assists in the maintenance of Policy, Procedure, Work Instructions, and other Documentation for the Quality Management System (QMS).

9. Other duties as assigned by management.

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Cross functional support of physical inspection activity.

Creating metrology equipment programs

        Inspecting parts for form / fit / function.

        Inspection Fixture Design.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCY STATEMENTS:

Regard for safety – Ability to follow safety rules and processes and keeps own safety and the safety of others in the forefront of every action.

Integrity – Ability to demonstrate consistency between words and actions. Follows through on commitments

Attitude – Ability to maintain a positive mindset towards achieving success and eagerness and willingness to accept and meet challenges.

Work Ethic – Ability to make decisions based upon ethical principles, considering how the choice will affect others

Application of   technical knowledge and skills – Ability to comprehend complex technical and specialized information.

Achieving results and problem solving – Ability to collect and analyze information, problem-solve, and make recommendation for decisions.  

Client orientation – Ability to prioritize the client’s needs first.

Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

Time and Priority Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize, prioritize and complete work within given deadlines.

Communication – Ability to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing.

High emotional intelligence – Ability to offers and accepts feedback with well-meaning intention. The ability to show empathy and encourage partnerships.

Ability to Embrace Change – Ability to adapt and is flexible to changes in work.

Innovative Thinking – Ability to demonstrates a positive attitude and is openness to new ideas and innovations.

This position requires US Citizenship. 

Skills and Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering.

5 years of industry experience in quality control within a manufacturing environment.

Minimum 2 years as Quality Engineer.

Working knowledge of metals: GD&T, machining, forming, and metal finishes.

Strong understanding of basic manual inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges).

Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks and AutoCAD), MS Word and Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, ERP systems (Infor Visual preferred), and have a general computer aptitude.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Fostering Teamwork & Diversity; specifically, through proactively soliciting all facts and opinions from team members, creating a constructive and open environment for sharing data.

Proficient in creation and maintenance of Controlled Documents.

Familiar with program management approaches.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position involves working in a manufacturing environment that is adjacent to the shop work environment. The employee must be aware of potential hazards, including, but not limited to, working near moving mechanical parts, operating vehicles, exposure to electrical current, high temperatures, and chemicals. It's important to maintain a high level of alertness and caution while performing tasks in this work environment.

*** PLEASE NOTE: There are no relocation funds for this position.