Xometry
Virtual Quality Control Inspector
Xometry, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598
Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometry's digital marketplace gives manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business while also making it easy for buyers at Fortune 1000 companies to tap into global manufacturing capacity.Xometry is a fast growing digital technology company that is disrupting the manufacturing industry. We are hiring Quality Engineers to support our rapid customer growth. Do you thrive on working on the edge? Do you want to transform an industry? This job is for you if your true strength is the ability to prioritize and communicate effectively to get you through even the most demanding of situations.As a Quality Assurance Engineer you will be part of a fast moving team of engineering professionals who solve quality assurance problems for customized parts. The QA Engineer is responsible to assist the Senior Director to develop the quality system in accordance with corporate policies, goals and objectives and the requirement of AS9100.Process and Quality AssuranceEnhance Supplier Quality Culture by leading or participating in process improvement projects to further develop the quality programs and procedures - Setting our Global Partner Network up for successUtilizes appropriate quality tools (lean and Sigma) to help resolve issues related to non-conformances and Customer RMA'sManages supplier related NCR/SCAR/CAR activities to ensure timely administration of activities and recordsEnsure compliance with company policies, practices, procedures and work rules to support and maintain an AS9100-compliant Quality ManagementAnalyze non-conformance trends to evaluate effectiveness of corrective actionsProblem solve and follow-up on troubled orders to improve supplier quality.Apply engineering knowledge on supplier manufacturing to ensure quality hardware meets customer requirementsAssess the impact of manufactured part rejections; communicate with suppliers to work through problems and resolve caseParticipate in QA and RMA Meetings (Live Reviews)Oversee internal production of products from a quality perspectiveMonitor and review quality metrics for publicationAssist with onsite Customer AuditsSupport Quality Management System requirementsAid Quality Control Lab as necessaryTeamwork, Collaboration and SafetyInterface with Design Engineering, Customer Care, Quality, Sales, and Shipping teams to ensure manufacturing processes are capable of customer quality and satisfaction.Effectively communicate with all key stakeholders, including suppliers, internal/external customers, and leadership.Participate and provide input on initiatives to simplify and automate complex processes.Perform all work in compliance with Xometry's quality and safety systems, policies and procedures.Work with internal customers to implement quality measures.Support all Continuous Improvement activities.Qualification and ExperienceBachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a Technical related field is preferred.Minimum of 4-6 years experience in engineering, quality role, or equivalent.Minimum of 4-6 years experience in supplier facing role or equivalent.Working knowledge of and/or education, skills, and experience associated with manufacturing processes, engineering drawing requirements.Capable of performing root cause analysis and identifying solutions to complex problems.A self-starter, who can drive actions to completion.Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.Able to multitask, meet deadlines and support all supplier quality field activities.Experience with DFMEA/PFMEA and DFM/DFQStrong manufacturing knowledgeAble to read and interpret CAD Models & DrawingsStrong time management / project management capabilitiesUnderstanding of Six Sigma methodologiesKnowledge of Process Certification/Process RobustnessSuperior analytic and articulation skillsPreferred QualificationsSix Sigma Black Belt CertificationASQ CertificationEducated in statistics / BIG DataUse of GD&T quality lab equipmentFamiliar with Zendesk, Asana, SolidWorks, Tableau#LI-HybridHere at Xometry we believe in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We are committed to welcoming, respecting, and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all.Xometry is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.For US based roles: Xometry participates in E-Verify and after a job offer is accepted, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.