Quality Engineer

Fralock is an engineered solutions provider of specialty components and subassemblies using advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications. We develop and manufacture custom integrated solutions for Fortune 500 corporations, government, and targeted OEMs in industries including Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, Medical and Life Science, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, Electronics, and Energy.

About the role

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of product quality, process integrity, and customer satisfaction throughout the manufacturing lifecycle. This role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Customers to develop, implement, and continuously improve quality systems that support the production of high-performance composite materials and assemblies. The Quality Engineer drives a culture of continuous improvement by utilizing data-driven decision-making, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies to identify and eliminate quality issues.

This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR); the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR.

Responsibilities

• Develop standardized procedures to ensure consistent quality performance, root cause analysis, problem solving techniques, and validating CAPA effectiveness.
• Define, interpret, and classify quality characteristics for new and existing products, processes, and services.
• Interpret the results of evaluations and tests used to verify and validate the design of products, processes, and services.
• Serve as a technical liaison with customers regarding product build issues and quality actions.
• Manage and support supplier qualifications, performance, corrective actions, and conduct audits as needed or required.
• Support new program launches, First Article Inspection (AS9102), and customer-specific quality requirements.
• Partner with internal customers and leaders to reduce scrap, rework, and process variation.
• Use data, trend analysis, and KPIs to drive continuous improvement and work with stakeholders through the entire process to enhance quality.
• Conduct technical/statistical studies (SPC, MSA, First Article reports, etc.).
• Prepare, document, and communicate quality procedures as required to all employees.
• Analyze and report findings of customer returns (RMA) and internal rejections (NCR).
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s (B.S.) degree in manufacturing engineering or related field and three (3) to five (5) years of related experience; or High School Diploma/GED and five (5) to ten (5) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (five (5) years for High School Diploma or equivalent).
• Experience managing ERP systems (e.g., Made-2-Manage).
• Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, and/or ISO 13485 Standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering drawings in accordance with GD&T standards.
• Strong knowledge of quality processes within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Suite for tracking, reporting, and data management.
• Ability to apply continuous improvement and lean principles to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Experience with KPI tracking, performance metrics, and data analysis to support operational improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Root Cause Analysis, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, experience utilizing Minitab.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certified.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer.
• Experience in aerospace, semiconductor, medical, and automotive industries.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills and solution-driven thinking.
• Ability to use large amounts of data to make strategic decisions.
• Ability to manage and solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized and complex situations.
• Ability to complete the planning of workflow and meetings.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent use of hands for handling equipment and tools.
• Ability to perform similar operations and tasks for 6-8 hours.
• Ability to sit and stand for 6 to 8 hours.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. frequently.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to bend and reach for 6 to 8 hours.

Working Conditions

• Work performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment frequently.
• Required use of PPE including safety glasses, gloves, and safety-toed footwear.
• Regular exposure to moving high-speed machinery and mechanical parts.
• Occasional exposure to machine oils and hazardous materials.
• Travel up to 10% as required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401k with company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

Pay

$80,000 – $120,000 DOE

Schedule

Full Time, Onsite