Quality Engineer - Manufacturing

About the role

The Quality Engineer will manage quality systems and processes for the division, ensuring compliance with ISO certifications. They will collaborate with Program Management and Operational teams, support internal and external audits, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility for quality systems and processes, including ISO certifications.
• Set up systems and processes to ensure product specifications and standards are understood, communicated, monitored, and produced.
• Collaborate with teams on quality, risk management, safety, and reliability.
• Collect and report on quality goals and metrics.
• Support contract and feasibility reviews through First Article, Sample, and Quotation Systems.
• Develop and forward customer corrective action reports.
• Respond to requests from Production, Pricing, and Customer Service.
• Enter process programs and work instructions into the computer system.
• Assist in answering sales and customer questions or concerns.
• Coordinate and participate in rework material processing, testing, and disposition.
• Review and certify outgoing product.
• Collaborate with project teams to devise and implement inspection, testing, and validation methods.
• Document and implement part/material qualification plans, including inspection tool use.
• Assess and address non-conforming products or materials.
• Support and champion quality system processes.
• Engage in product development activities to maintain compliance.
• Perform engineering and risk reviews to enhance quality and manufacturability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years Quality Engineering experience, preferably in relevant industries.
• ISO 90012015 knowledge/experience required.
• Experience leading and participating in internal and external audits required.
• Certified ISO 90012015, lead or internal auditor, preferred.
• Experience developing a quality culture and achieving ISO certifications.
• Experience with CAPA, complaint investigation, and risk management.
• Advanced Metrology skills, including Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
• Strong General Manufacturing Practice knowledge, including GMP 1, 2, and 3.
• Intermediate Blueprint reading and GD&T.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools like Lean manufacturing and 5-S.
• PFMEA experience.
• Strong statistical analysis skills.
• Hands-on approach and strong organizational/time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, walk up and down stairs, and lift up to 35 lbs.
• 50% of the day is spent stationary or on the computer, while 50% is spent walking or standing.

Skills

• Computer skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Minitab, Smartsheet.

Benefits

• Next-Day Pay
• Quarterly Incentive Program
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits: life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment