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Metrology Engineer 2

Typical Base Salary Range of $80,000 to $95,000 (DOE)

For over 100 years, we've manufactured high-quality products right here in the USA. We still operate out of our Oregon-based factory to this day, producing innovative, battle-proven optics for the world's most relentless hunters, shooters, law enforcement officers, and military personnel. Regardless of the product, whether it's a red dot or a riflescope, we design and manufacture it with one goal in mind-to ensure it performs for life.

At Leupold and Stevens we're American to the Core and passionate about what we do.  Product excellence and uncompromising quality are our top priorities. We've built a collaborative, high performance culture where team players with innovative ideas and a sense of urgency thrive.

Our benefits package is amazing:

• affordable health and dental insurance
• a strong commitment to training and professional development including an internal skills development program for all manufacturing team members
• a generous tuition reimbursement program
• company contributions up to 8% of base pay into a 401K retirement account
• profit sharing
• and great product discounts (to name a few)

What You'll Be Doing as a Metrology Engineer 2:

By providing team members with tools, training, information, analysis, processes, and problem-solving expertise our Quality Engineers serve as stewards of our brand, ensure the highest levels of quality and drive world class operational efficiency.  Quality Engineers may be assigned to rolls with focus in specific areas of the organization, for example: New Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Metrology and Supplier Quality.

With occasional direction and assistance of others, has the ability to perform tasks such as:

• Follow written procedures and work instructions.  Make suggestions for improvements.
• Make decisions on issues that are not addressed by an existing procedure or work instructions.
• Design inspection & test equipment and provide work instructions and training as needed.
• Assist in product testing and ensure product testing is completed in support of project timing.
• Collaborate with others to create product test plans that ensure product specifications are validated.
• Purchase new gauges, inspection and test equipment when needed
• Facilitate both Gauge Capability and Process Capability Studies, perform analysis and interpret results.
• Assign appropriate inspection equipment & methods to measure components and products.
• Improve inspection equipment & methods to measure components, product and reduce cost.
• Create and revise SPC, AQL, Skip-Lot, Audit Test Plans, and Control Plans to ensure component and product specifications are maintained.
• Respond and provide support to SPC alarms and Quality Alerts.
• Setup SPC stations and data collection programs
• Create programs used on inspection equipment to efficiently and accurately inspect items.
• Help team members interpret GD&T specifications and inspection results. 
• Lead and document problem solving activities using scientific methods (e.g. 8D).
• Monitor operational and quality data; identify, quantify and assist in development of solutions for improvement opportunities.
• Plan & Perform Audits in manufacturing, assembly, office and supplier settings & follow upon corrective actions
• Travel domestically and internationally to support suppliers and problem solving activities.
• Participate, document and advise team members in Supplier Selection and Qualification activities.
• Ensure Compliance and documentation is established to Regulatory and/or Industry Standards. (e.g. CE, FDA, ASTM, SAE)
• Any other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor
  

Skills and Experience You'll Need as a Metrology Engineer 2:

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 year minimum experience or
• Certified Quality Engineer, preferred
• Certified Supplier Quality Professional, preferred
• Certified Quality Auditor, preferred
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings with standard and geometric dimension and tolerance.
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of statistical fundamentals
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of measurement systems analysis
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of SPC
• Understanding of reliability analysis
• Use of analytical software such as Excel, MiniTab, Northwest Analytics, QC Cal Weibull++,
• Use of productivity software such as Office Suite, SolidWorks,

Work Environment for a Metrology Engineer 2:

Works takes place in a standard manufacturing environment.

For details on positions and to apply, go to:

www.leupold.com/careers

Leupold & Stevens, Inc.

14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway

Beaverton, Oregon 97006

* A core business objective at Leupold & Stevens is to maintain a workplace in which each employee can achieve their full potential.  The company was founded on the principle of giving customers and our team members 'A Square Deal'; to us, this means advocating for the employment opportunities and advancements of all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We resolutely believe all aspects and privileges of employment should be determined by skills and behaviors, not personal identities. We also post the federally required "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" notice for all employees and applicants.

* With our commitment to make our application process and workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request, for an individual applicant to participate in the job application process.  To request an accommodation to the application process, please send an email to HRDept@Leupold.com or call (503) 646-9171 and a Leupold & Stevens representative will contact you.

* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is a drug free workplace.  All final candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. complies with all applicable FAR & DFAR regulations.

* We hire U.S. citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees must complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Positions may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Leupold & Stevens, Inc.'s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.