Manufacturing/Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

G&W Products is a growth‑focused, advanced manufacturing company serving highly demanding industries with a strong emphasis on quality, engineering rigor, and continuous improvement. We invest heavily in modern inspection technologies, digital processes, and employee development to support long‑term scalability and operational excellence.

Position Summary

G&W Products is seeking a Manufacturing / Quality Engineer to support and continuously improve manufacturing quality, dimensional integrity, and inspection capability across our operations. This role owns the interface between engineering, manufacturing, and quality—ensuring parts are producible, measurable, and compliant to customer and internal requirements.

The Manufacturing / Quality Engineer is responsible for defining and executing inspection strategies, developing and maintaining inspection programs using PolyWorks, and supporting production through effective dimensional troubleshooting and data-driven corrective action. This role serves a critical interface within the Quality and Engineering ecosystem, serving as a technical authority in inspection while actively contributing to process robustness, repeatability, and continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, create, and maintain inspection programs using PolyWorks for:
  • Portable CMM arms
  • 3D scanning systems
  • Fixed CMMs
• Generate clear, accurate, and professional inspection reports to support production, quality, and customer requirements
• Demonstrate strong understanding and application of GD&T and dimensional inspection methodologies
• Support, mentor and train inspectors on PolyWorks usage, best practices, and metrology techniques
• Manage and maintain inspection programs and datasets within the PolyWorks DataLoop environment
• Read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, blueprints, and CAD models
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to improve inspection robustness, repeatability, and efficiency
• Proactively develop technical skills and stay current with metrology tools, software updates, and inspection best practices

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years combined experience and training within a Manufacturing/Quality Engineer Role
• 2 years of hands‑on PolyWorks programming experience

Experience with DataLoop or inspection data management system

• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience with dimensional inspection techniques and measurement equipment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Ability to work independently while supporting cross‑functional teams

Preferred / Additional Qualifications (Not Required but a Plus)

• Experience mentoring or training others in metrology or inspection software
• Familiarity with continuous improvement or quality system environments (ISO‑based organizations)

Why Join G&W Products

• Work with modern inspection technology and advanced manufacturing programs
• Opportunity to serve as a technical expert and mentor, not just a programmer
• Stable organization with strong leadership support for quality and engineering excellence
• Hands‑on role with real influence on inspection strategy and execution
• Competitive compensation based on experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

G&W Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.