Job SummaryThe Quality Engineer plays a pivotal role in ensuring customer-defined quality requirements are clearly understood and effectively communicated across the organization. Key responsibilities include developing quality plans from engineering drawings and determining the gage and fixture requirements. This position emphasizes the use of problem-solving tools to drive process improvements and ensure adherence to quality standards.Essential FunctionsPlans 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.Compensation and BenefitsThe anticipated starting pay range for this position is $76,750 to $102,337. The exact salary may be determined on a combination of factors including the candidate's knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.Kurt Manufacturing is proud to offer a broad benefits package to include: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 LeavePaid Bereavement LeavePaid Time OffPaid HolidaysEmployee Assistance ProgramOther DutiesPlease 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.RequiredHigh School Diploma or equivalent GED4 years of related experiencePreferredBachelors degree in Engineering10 years of related experienceASQ CertificationAPICS CertificationPhysical DemandsThe 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 employees 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 handsPick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingersTalk by expressing or exchanging communication by means of the spoken work to impart oral informationHear by perceiving the nature of sounds by earThe worker will occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time):Reach by extending hands and armsHave near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or lessAdjust vision to bring objects into sharp focusIdentify and distinguish colorsEqual Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity