Quality Specialist
AMETEK · Cincinnati, OH
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Quality
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 4 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist quality role at AMETEK (industrial) in Cincinnati, OH.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, AS9100, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $90k–$130k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 49 quality engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 48 other live quality postings in Ohio.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 65%
- ISO 9001 51%
- PPAP 49%
- Supplier quality 47%
- FMEA 39%
- APQP 37%
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Full description from AMETEKAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Maintain the calibration program for all measuring equipment and process control equipment; Gage Recall Management / System Maintenance / GageTrak Database.
- ◆Ensure compliance with ISO and AS9100 standards and industry regulations related to calibration and quality management.
- ◆Conduct regular audits and reviews of calibration processes to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to established procedures.
- ◆Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to support product development and resolve measurement-related issues.
- ◆Analyze calibration data and adjust recall frequency as appropriate.
- ◆Maintain and update calibration documentation, including procedures, records, and schedules.
- ◆Coordinate with external calibration service providers as needed to ensure timely and accurate services. Request quotes and request Purchase Orders for same.
- ◆Stay current with advancements in calibration technology and CMM software used, recommending updates as necessary.
- ◆Inspection of First Articles and Production Parts as assigned. (e.g.: FAIRs, capability studies, etc.)
- ◆Inspection of Tools, Fixtures, and gages as assigned.
- ◆Verify calibration of temperature controllers, rectifiers, pressure gages, etc..
- ◆Report out of tolerance conditions for gages, products and tooling.
Qualifications
- ✓Minimum of 2 years of experience in calibration.
- ✓Strong knowledge of measurement principles, calibration standards, and quality control processes.
- ✓Experience with most hand gages and equipment including thread gages.
- ✓Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- ✓Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- ✓Overall mechanical aptitude
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Certification in Calibration Management or Quality Assurance.
- ✓Experience with GageTrak software.
- ✓MicroVu OMM (Optical Measurement Machine) Experience.
- ✓Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis tools.
- ✓Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
- ✓Electrical knowledge / experience.
- ✓Knowledge of Blue Print.
- ✓Experience with OMM / CMM software and programming or similar equipment.
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Position Overview: Quality specialist will oversee the calibration processes for our measurement and testing equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. This role requires a background in Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) operations and management. The ideal candidate will have technical expertise, organization, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to quality assurance.