What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at BY Recruiting?
Quality Engineer | Lehigh Valley, PA | Direct Hire | Onsite
BY Recruiting is partnering with an established precision manufacturing company in the Lehigh Valley. The business is growing, and this role was added to support that growth.
This is a hands-on engineering seat, not a desk job. You will spend at least half your day on the shop floor working directly with production, operators, and engineering.
What you will do
- Lead root cause and corrective action on internal and customer issues using 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone
- Drive internal scrap reduction and continuous improvement projects
- Support APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and control plans
- Own SPC and MSA data and analysis
- Conduct internal audits supporting IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 compliance
- Support supplier quality as needed
- Partner with production, operators, and the quality team on the floor
What we are looking for
- Machining background or IATF 16949 experience (both is ideal)
- Ability to read engineering drawings and apply GD&T
- Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and/or ISO 9001
- Hands-on root cause and corrective action experience (8D, 5 Why)
- Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, SPC, and MSA
- Quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. All levels are considered, from early career to senior.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent manufacturing experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Preferred
- CNC machining or precision metal manufacturing experience
- ASQ CQE or CQA certification, or internal auditor experience
- AIAG Core Tools and PFMEA development
- Experience with CMMs and precision measurement
- Scrap reduction or yield improvement results you can quantify
Schedule
Primarily first shift, with occasional overlap into second shift. Occasional travel to customer or supplier sites.
Compensation and benefits
- $75,000 to $110,000 base salary, depending on experience
- 10% annual bonus target with a strong payout history
- Full benefits package
- Relocation negotiable for the right candidate; local candidates preferred
Why this role
The company is growing, the team is strong, and this role has a clear path into a larger quality role as the business expands. If you like solving real problems on production parts and want your work to make a visible difference, we would like to talk with you.
Salary : $75,000 - $110,000