Quality Engineer

About The Opportunity

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer for a leading manufacturing organization in Chandler, Arizona. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving manufacturing quality challenges, partnering with customers, and driving continuous process improvements in a fast-paced production environment. The primary focus of this position will be supporting customer First Article Inspections (FAI), PPAP submissions, quality investigations, audits, and manufacturing process improvements while ensuring compliance with customer and industry quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Support customer First Article Inspection (FAI) and PPAP activities.
• Ensure products and manufacturing processes meet customer specifications and applicable quality standards.
• Perform quality investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Analyze quality trends and recommend process improvements using statistical tools.
• Conduct internal process, product, and system audits.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality issues.
• Lead root cause investigations utilizing 8D, Pareto Analysis, SPC, and other quality methodologies.
• Support supplier quality initiatives and customer quality activities.
• Perform capability studies on automated inspection equipment.
• Calibrate basic inspection tools including calipers, torque screwdrivers, and similar measuring devices.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline preferred.
• Experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with PPAP and First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, or similar quality systems.
• Experience conducting audits and supporting customer quality requirements.
• Knowledge of SPC, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, 8D, FMEA, Control Plans, and process validation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Experience in electronics, aerospace, semiconductor, automotive, or other regulated manufacturing environments is highly preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Optical or Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) systems
• Quality data analysis and trend reporting
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
• Calibration of inspection equipment

Location: Chandler, AZ (Onsite) | Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Pay: $56–$63/hour