Leatherman Tool Group · 23 hours ago
Sr. Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer
Portland, Oregon, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expLeatherman Tool Group is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer to drive product and process quality across the supply chain. This role involves applying a robust Quality Management System and collaborating closely with various teams to manage risk and improve performance in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Owns complex quality challenges and leads cross-functional resolution efforts
Serves as a subject matter expert in SPC, metrology, and QMS application
Influences quality strategy and mentors QA Technicians and junior engineers
Drives plant-wide or multi-site quality improvements
Establish and manage plant-wide standards for Statistical Process Control (SPC), including control limits, capability reporting, and inspection records
Advise QA Technicians and manufacturing teams on appropriate SPC techniques for specific processes and work cells
Monitor manufacturing processes and lead actions to improve process capability and stability
Design and implement inspection strategies and control plans for legacy and new products
Define metrology strategies to meet GR&R requirements
Design custom gages and fixtures to support manufacturing needs
Identify and implement new metrology technologies to support evolving manufacturing processes
Utilize advanced dimensional measurement techniques including CMM, vision systems, optical comparators, and manual inspection tools
Lead or support supplier qualification activities, including onsite supplier system audits
Support supplier quality reporting and corrective action activities
Partner with Supply Chain and Engineering to ensure supplier capability and compliance
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) through metrology strategy, control plans, document release tracking, and supplier qualification
Lead or support new equipment qualification, including runoff criteria development, inspection method validation, and onsite runoff acceptance at equipment manufacturers
Develop Acceptance Test Plans aligned with organizational quality standards
Define, implement, and improve QMS processes through creation and revision of controlled procedures and work instructions
Lead and participate in CAPA initiatives using structured problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, A3, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce variation, scrap, rework, and quality risk
Partner cross-functionally to align quality strategies with business objectives
Communicate complex quality concepts clearly to production teams, engineers, and senior leadership
Support audits and regulatory compliance activities as required
Comply with all company procedures and applicable federal, state (Oregon DEQ), and local regulations regarding hazardous materials and waste
Properly handle, label, store, and dispose of hazardous waste materials
Use required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Report spills, unsafe conditions, or incidents to EHS immediately
Participate in required safety and hazardous waste training
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline
10+ years of experience (or 5+ years with a Master's degree)
Demonstrated leadership in quality engineering and continuous improvement
Strong analytical, statistical, and critical thinking skills
Ability to interpret 2D prints and 3D models using GD&T standards
Experience applying SPC, process capability analysis, and root cause methodologies
Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments
Preferred
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
Lean / Six Sigma certification
Experience with advanced metrology systems and custom gage design
Strong presentation and executive communication skills
Company
Leatherman Tool Group
Out here in Oregon, we’re used to getting things done—you could call it our pioneering spirit. It’s why Leatherman Tool Group is proud to support U.S.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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