Quality Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Quality Engineer to join our team. This role plays a key role in maintaining and enhancing quality assurance systems and establishing efficient, scalable quality control processes that support operational performance and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Support the goals of the Quality Department and company-wide Continuous Improvement initiatives by actively contributing ideas, participating on cross-functional teams, and assisting with implementation of improvement projects.
• Develop, revise, and maintain quality standards and procedures for processing materials into finished and semi-finished products.
• Implement and sustain inspection, testing, and evaluation methods to ensure product quality, consistency, and compliance with specifications.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for inspection and testing procedures.
• Conducts root cause analysis for customer complaints or returned products and proposes corrective/preventative actions.
• Absorb and maintain compliance with applicable standards and maintain approved supplier status during internal and external quality audits, including customer audits.
• Analyze production processes and quality data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to improve process capability, reduce defects, and enhance overall product quality.
• Utilize statistical tools and methodologies (e.g., SPC, Six Sigma) to monitor and improve process performance.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Mathematics or a related technical field required.
• 0-2 years of quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of basic statistical analysis required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Basic understanding of measurement hand tools, calipers, micrometers, etc. required.
• Requires knowledge of Six Sigma, SPC and/or ISO process control.
• Experience with statistical software (i.e. Minitab) preferred.
• Experience working in problem solving teams (i.e. Material Review Board) desired.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of PPAP, PFMEA, and control plans preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.

Benefits

At Symmons, we offer a competitive compensation package including excellent benefits and a 401k plan with 100% match up to the first 6% of eligible wages with immediate vesting. The pay range reflects our good faith estimate at the time of posting and does not guarantee a specific wage. Actual pay will depend on skills, experience, and other job-related factors.