Quality Engineer

Job Details

We are partnering with a well-established, growth-focused manufacturer seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Quality Engineer to support product and process quality across operations. This role will play a key part in maintaining high standards, resolving quality issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

You’ll work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to improve product reliability, ensure compliance with industry standards, and support overall customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality systems, procedures, and standards
• Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to quality requirements
• Lead root cause investigations and drive corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements for quality compliance
• Conduct internal audits and support external/customer audits
• Analyze quality data, track trends, and report on defects, scrap, and process performance
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns and improve processes
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Create and maintain quality documentation (control plans, inspection procedures, work instructions)
• Oversee regulatory and environmental compliance reporting (including air, chemical, and wastewater programs)
• Manage internal calibration systems to meet third-party audit requirements
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of experience in a quality-related role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Working knowledge of quality systems such as ISO 9001, IATF, or similar standards
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA, etc.)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Comfortable supporting multiple shifts or production schedules as needed
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and quality-related software systems
• CQE or similar certification
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma
• Familiarity with SPC, PPAP, APQP, and MSA methodologies
• Background in industrial or high-volume manufacturing environments

Why Join Us?

• Ownership mindset – fully employer-funded ESOP retirement plan
• Affordable health coverage that actually makes sense
• Dental & vision 100% covered
• Built-in pay progression with multiple raises in your first 18 months
• Real growth opportunities—not just talk
• Company-paid protection: short/long-term disability + life & AD&D

Pay

TBD

Schedule

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