Quality Engineer

What We Need You To Do

• Drive Process Quality
• Lead quality improvements across:
• Rod breakdown and wire drawing
• Annealing
• Plating (e.g., CCA)
• Bunching/stranding
• Extrusion (PVC, PE, XLPE)
• Troubleshoot Issues
• Investigate and resolve:
• Wire breakage and brittleness
• Surface defects (striations, scratches, die lines)
• Diameter variation and out-of-round
• Conductivity and adhesion issues
• Extrusion defects (voids, gels, burns, poor concentricity)
• Lead RCA (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone) and implement sustainable fixes
• Production & Supplier Support
• Resolve production quality issues and ensure spec compliance
• Execute incoming inspections and support supplier quality/validation
• Data & Process Control
• Analyze inspection data to identify trends and drive improvements
• Apply SPC and track process capability
• Correlate process variables to defects
• Quality Systems
• Train teams on inspection methods and standards
• Audit quality checks for adherence
• Lead customer complaint investigations and CARs
• Support NPI with control plans and compliance
• Maintain QMS (docs, audits, corrective actions)

Additional

• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Need To Possess

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Engineering preferred) or equivalent industry experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in a quality role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools (Excel, Minitab, Power BI, Tableau, or SQL-based systems).
• Strong knowledge of quality methodologies including SPC, process capability (Cp/Cpk), and root cause analysis.
• Experience working in a hands-on manufacturing environment; wire, cable, or metals experience preferred.
• Ability to develop, document, and train processes effectively.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple levels of the organization.
• High level of ownership, self-motivation, and drive for continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn.

Why Copperweld?

• Great Place to Work Certified
• STRONG Business Outlook
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401k matching
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employer Assistance Program

Copperweld is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
• Successful candidates will be required to successfully pass drug screening and background checks.