Quality Engineer (Manufacturing)

Key Responsibilities

• Support Optical Cable testing and inspection processes to ensure product quality.
• Aid in developing and maintaining inspection and test procedures.
• Maintain records to demonstrate compliance with specifications.
• Support sampling methods and basic control plans to meet quality requirements.
• Afford assistance with root cause analysis and corrective actions for internal and customer issues.
• Review returned materials and support investigation of quality complaints.
• Help manage nonconforming material documentation and track related metrics.
• Monitor and report quality performance metrics.
• Identify quality trends and support problem-solving activities.
• Support plant quality standards and QMS requirements.
• Afford assistance with customer and regulatory audits/inspections.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and other departments to improve processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of quality systems and tools (SPC, root cause analysis, control plans).
• Proficiency in Quality Management Systems like ISO 9001.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar systems.

Experience

• 3+ years of manufacturing or quality experience.
• Familiarity with ISO or similar quality standards.
• Exposure to root cause analysis, corrective actions, or Lean tools.
• Wire & cable or similar industry experience is a plus.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred (Strong relevant experience in lieu of a degree will be considered).