Leatherman Tool Group · 7 hours ago
Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expLeatherman Tool Group is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer to help drive product and process excellence across our manufacturing operations and supply chain. This role involves owning complex quality challenges, influencing cross-functional teams, and leading AI-enabled quality solutions.
Manufacturing
Hiring Manager
Kimberly Matthews
Responsibilities
Own complex quality challenges with real impact on manufacturing performance
Be a subject matter expert in SPC, metrology, and QMS
Influence quality strategy and mentor engineers and technicians
Lead AI-enabled quality solutions using advanced analytics and automation tools
Partner closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Suppliers
Drive plant-wide and multi-site quality improvements
Lead SPC standards, process capability, and inspection strategies
Own metrology strategy (GR&R, CMM, vision systems, custom gages)
Support supplier qualification, audits, and corrective actions
Partner on NPI and new equipment qualification
Lead CAPA and continuous improvement initiatives (DMAIC, A3, 5 Whys)
Champion AI and automation tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Power Platform) to elevate quality systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field
10+ years of quality engineering experience (or 5+ with a Master's)
Deep experience with SPC, process capability, GD&T, and root cause analysis
Background in high-volume manufacturing
Strong communicator who can influence at the shop-floor and leadership levels
Preferred
Lean, Six Sigma, or ASQ CQE certification
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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