Quality Engineer

Super Steel, located in Mequon, WI, is an ISO-9001:2015 certified, Tier One, full-service metal fabrication partner to global blue-chip OEMs. For more than 100 years, we’ve specialized in complex weldments and turn-key finished products that demand precision, repeatability, and uncompromising quality. Our 300,000 sq. ft. facility provides complete in-house fabrication, machining, coating, and assembly solutions for Fortune 500 customers across multiple industries.

About the Role

As a Quality Engineer, you’ll be the technical backbone ensuring weld, paint, assembly, and fabrication processes meet customer and ISO standards. You’ll lead problem-solving efforts, drive corrective actions, and support production teams to prevent defects before they happen. This is a fully onsite role supporting hands-on manufacturing operations.

To be considered, you must meet all of the following:

• Currently live within commuting distance of Mequon, WI
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• 5+ years of quality or engineering experience in metal fabrication, welding, or heavy manufacturing
• Strong blueprint/GD&T interpretation skills
• Experience with PPAP, APQP, 8D, and ISO 9001:2015

Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be reviewed.

Responsibilities

• Quality Systems Ownership — Maintain and improve quality systems that support ISO 9001:2015 compliance, internal audits, customer audits, and documentation control
• Blueprint & GD&T Interpretation — Interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, tolerances, and specifications to ensure product conformance
• Quality Documentation — Prepare, submit, and maintain PPAP, SPAP, APQP, Control Plans, PFMEAs, and related documentation for new and existing programs
• Root Cause & Corrective Action Leadership — Lead structured problem-solving using 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, and other methodologies; verify corrective action effectiveness
• Inspection Support — Partner with inspectors to validate in-process, layout, and final inspections; support measurement strategy and inspection planning
• Process Troubleshooting — Investigate issues in weld, paint, machining, assembly, and fabrication processes; collaborate with production to implement improvements
• Data & Trend Analysis — Analyze inspection data, scrap trends, and defect patterns to identify systemic issues and drive preventive actions
• Customer & Supplier Interface — Support customer quality requirements, respond to customer concerns, and collaborate with suppliers on quality expectations and nonconformance resolution
• Continuous Improvement Projects — Participate in or lead initiatives focused on reducing defects, improving repeatability, and strengthening process capability
• Training & Coaching — Provide guidance to operators, inspectors, and supervisors on quality tools, standards, and best practices
• Documentation & Reporting — Maintain accurate records, reports, and quality documentation to support audits, traceability, and customer requirements
• Cross-Functional Collaboration — Work closely with engineering, production, welding, paint, and assembly teams to ensure quality is built into every step of the process
• Safety & Compliance — Follow all Super Steel and OSHA safety rules while maintaining a clean, organized work environment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred) or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in quality, engineering, welding, or fabrication environments
• Proficiency with calipers, scales, tape measures, and other inspection tools
• Strong communication skills and confidence presenting findings
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Microsoft Office proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Weld Inspector (CWI)
• AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, D1.6
• NDT experience (LT, PT, MT, UT)

Benefits

• ICHRA Health Reimbursement (age-based monthly amount; spouse $272/mo; child $135/mo)
• Dental & Vision (Delta Dental)
• Voluntary LTD, STD, AD&D, Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) after 90 days
• PTO