Quality Engineer

About the role

The Dixon Group is seeking a Quality Engineer to join their Boss Division in Chestertown, MD. This is a high visibility role for a technical problem-solver who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards for the Boss Division to ensure 100% customer satisfaction and adherence specifications.
• Lead cross-functional investigations into internal and external non-conformances.
• Utilize 5-Why, Fishbone, or 8D methodologies to identify the "source" of failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Manage improvement projects (Lean/Six Sigma) to reduce scrap, rework, and manufacturing variances.
• Maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Author and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and standard work documents within the Quality Document Control System to ensure manufacturing consistency.
• Conduct internal audits of work procedures to ensure compliance.
• Communicate technical non-conformances to suppliers and internal production teams, following up to verify that process adjustments are effective.
• Inspect and approve incoming materials, in-process production, and finished goods against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Communicate nonconformances to affected parties and lead the initiative for corrections.
• Issue Corrective Actions where appropriate.
• Manage containment efforts where needed for non-conforming products.
• Manage all production gauges; recommending gauges for new parts and keeping existing gauges calibrated.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert, educating and training floor personnel on quality best practices, blueprint reading, and measurement techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related science required.
• Greenbelt certification, ASQ Certified (preferred).
• 2–3 years of experience in a quality, inspection, engineering or manufacturing role.
• Quality Engineer (CQE) or Inspector (CQI) preferred.
• Experience with quality and measurement systems is required.
• Knowledge of quality systems and procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Statistical Process Control (SPC): Experience using tools like Minitab or Excel to analyze process capability.
• Root Cause Analysis: Proficiency in 5-Why, Fishbone (Ishikawa), or 8D methodologies.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges and thread gauges.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, blueprints, and industry specifications such as ANSI, ASTM, API and 3A.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

Preference given to candidates with experience in the hose coupling industry.

Skills

• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• 5-Why, Fishbone (Ishikawa), or 8D methodologies
• Measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges and thread gauges
• Engineering drawings, blueprints, and industry specifications

Benefits

• Competitive pay with shift premium
• Bonus and incentive programs
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• 401K retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities
• Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO
• Gym reimbursements, and more!

Pay

$60-$80k per year

Schedule

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday