Manufacturing / Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, establish, and optimize production setups and control systems to ensure repeatable, scalable, and efficient manufacturing.
• Create and document standardized work instructions, process flows, and tooling/fixturing designs to enable high-quality, volume-based production.
• Interpret and implement customer quality requirements, including PFMEAs, Process Control Plans (PCPs), First Article Inspections (FAIs), and other advanced quality planning tools.
• Develop, maintain, and audit quality documentation and ensure full compliance with customer standards.
• Design, develop, and validate custom test fixtures and protocols to ensure process capability and verify that finished products meet both functional and quality requirements.
• Oversee execution of validation and testing during launches and continuous production.
• Prepare and submit complete Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation, manage dimensional inspections, and coordinate with internal/external quality resources to fulfill all compliance needs.
• Serve as primary contact for customer quality inquiries, audits, and issue resolution. Effectively communicate project status, quality concerns, and corrective actions, maintaining transparency and trust.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and continual improvement initiatives utilizing tools such as 8D, Six Sigma, or Lean methodologies.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Collaborate with engineering, production, value-add, and supplier teams to develop robust manufacturing and inspection processes. Participate in internal and external meetings to ensure alignment and drive results.
• Training & Documentation: Train staff on new setups, quality tools, and use of fixtures. Develop and maintain thorough documentation, including SOPs and training materials.
• Project/Production Planning: Support project engineering and production teams by developing process plans, timelines, and resource requirements for new and existing assemblies.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, or related discipline, preferably supporting pneumatic, electrical, or automated assembly.
• Expertise in applying and fulfilling customer-specific quality requirements, including PFMEA, PCPs, FAIs, and PPAPs.
• Mechanical & Electrical Aptitude: Ability to design, develop, and improve mechanical assemblies, fixturing, and custom test equipment; solid knowledge of electrical principles and wiring.
• Process Development: Skilled at developing process flows, work instructions, and producing scalable solutions for new projects and volume ramp-up.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong capability in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem resolution, and driving continuous improvement.
• Project Management: Proficiency in planning, organizing, and executing multiple projects to meet deadlines and customer expectations.
• Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills; proven ability to coordinate among cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or equivalent experience strongly preferred.

Key Competencies

• Manufacturing and quality engineering leadership.
• Advanced knowledge of PFMEA, PCPs, FAIs, and PPAPs.
• Production and process optimization.
• Fixturing and testing/validation expertise.
• Continuous improvement and CAPA.
• Training and documentation excellence.

Pay

Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 based on education and experience