The Quality Engineer plays a critical role in maintaining and improving product and process quality across the organization. This hands-on position combines inspection duties with engineering responsibilities such as root cause analysis, continuous improvement projects, and support for internal and customer audits. It is ideal for an early-career quality professional looking to apply engineering principles in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and document detailed inspections of components using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMMs, Keyence, FARO, and Niton gun.
- Develop and improve inspection methods and procedures based on engineering requirements and quality standards.
- Analyze quality data and identify trends related to defects, scrap, rework, and warranty issues.
- Assist with root cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and FMEA.
- Support the development and maintenance of quality control plans, inspection procedures, and standard work documentation.
- Participate in internal audits and support external and customer audits, including documentation review and data presentation.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain teams to troubleshoot quality issues and implement effective solutions.
- Contribute to Lean and Six Sigma projects to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Support calibration schedules and monitor functionality of inspection tools and measurement systems.
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards, customer-specific requirements, and company policies.
Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
- 2–3 years of experience in quality engineering or manufacturing quality control.
- Solid understanding of quality systems (ISO), PPAP requirements, and statistical process control (SPC).
- Proficient in using inspection equipment and software (CMM, Keyence, FARO, Minitab, ERP systems).
- Working knowledge of GD&T, blueprint reading, and inspection techniques.
- Familiarity with root cause tools and quality methodologies such as FMEA, CAPA, 8D.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or ASQ CQE certification is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and technical writing skills.
Culture
- Openly demonstrate servant leadership
- Respectfully listen to concerns and ideas brought to your attention, and comfortable interacting with employees at all levels in the organization
- Accessible and approachable, respecting intellectual integrity and valuing individuality, building and fostering working relationships with business partners from a variety of backgrounds, thus enabling a partnership mentality
- Collaborative team player
- Open to feedback, continuous learning and committed to ongoing self-improvement
- Respect confidentiality
- Embody our values of Integrity, Trust, Creativity and Courage, Teamwork, and Excellence
Working Conditions
- Fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Requires standing, walking, and lifting for extended periods.
- May involve exposure to noise and varying temperatures.
- Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
Attendance Requirements: Attendance on a regular, consistent basis is mandatory.
Accommodations: If you need a reasonable accommodation under the ADA or other state or federal law to perform the essential job functions as listed above, you may request an accommodation in the interview process.
Full-time, day shift
Exempt
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
