Quality Engineer

About the role

Join a Team Where Quality Drives Performance
An established industrial manufacturer is seeking a Quality Engineer to play a key role in advancing quality initiatives, strengthening operational processes, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Production, Purchasing, and Customer Service to identify opportunities for process improvements and enhanced quality performance.
• Lead investigations into quality issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Support and enhance the organization's ISO 9001 quality system to ensure ongoing compliance and effectiveness.
• Monitor quality trends, analyze data, and recommend improvements to reduce defects and improve reliability.
• Develop and maintain inspection methods, quality procedures, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with suppliers to establish expectations, address quality concerns, and support supplier improvement efforts.
• Participate in internal, external, and customer audits while helping drive closure of audit findings.
• Support inspection activities for incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products.
• Train employees on quality requirements, procedures, and best practices.
• Aid in addressing customer quality inquiries, product concerns, and occasional on-site support activities.
• Contribute to special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as business needs evolve.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred; equivalent quality experience within manufacturing environments will be considered.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Quality Engineering or a related manufacturing quality role.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality standards and quality system requirements.
• Experience conducting root cause investigations using methodologies such as 8D, CAPA, 5 Why, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement practices is a plus.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to resolving issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting any of the following environments is highly valued:
• Industrial equipment manufacturing
• Precision machining
• Pumps and fluid handling equipment
• Rotating equipment
• Foundry operations
• Aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing industries

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to make a visible impact within a collaborative environment
• Stable organization with long-term growth potential

Pay

Salary: $75,000 - $90,000

Schedule

Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM