Quality Engineer

About the Role

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products and manufacturing processes meet established standards and customer requirements. This role works collaboratively with cross-functional teams—including production, engineering, and supply chain—to monitor performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement effective solutions that support operational excellence.

The Quality Engineer analyzes production and quality data to identify trends, detect nonconformances, and evaluate process performance. Using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis methodologies, this position investigates quality issues, develops corrective and preventive actions, and supports the implementation of sustainable process improvements. The role also assists in maintaining compliance with applicable standards, internal procedures, and regulatory requirements. Success in this position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve quality plans (PCS)
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence
• Prepare and respond to customer escapes and corrective action requests (SCARs)
• Prepare reports such as VIRS, VPARS, LOAs, and customer RCCA responses
• Drive continuous improvement through utilization of CIRCOR Operating System (COS) tools
• Develop, create, edit, and implement special process and quality system procedures
• Assist with internal and external 3rd party and customer audits

Requirements

• Interpret ASTM, Military, DFARS, and FAR specifications, drawings, including knowledge of GD&T
• Working experience with writing quality procedures
• Problem Solving: Solves problems using systematic analysis processes and industry-standard methodologies
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and applications
• Applies quality tools and methods (e.g., APQP, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, Capability studies, Process Audit, inspection, test)
• Analyzes measurement processes throughout the traceability chain to identify and quantify sources of measurement uncertainty
• Experience with standards such as AS9100, ISO14001, ISO9001
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, be detail-oriented, and highly organized
• Ability to collaborate across business functions to achieve results

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, or a technical field required or relevant combination of education and direct experience
• 2-5 years of experience in quality engineering, including understanding of quality concepts and principles
• ASQ certification (or equivalent) preferred

Benefits

• Employee Ownership Program: All employees are owners of the company, fostering a sense of pride and accountability
• Paid time off policy
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance available from the first day
• Company Paid life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• 401k with company match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program