What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer | Steel Manufacturing position at Michael Page?
Quality Engineers support a large-scale, heavy industrial manufacturing operation by partnering with operations to ensure product quality, drive process improvements, and maintain compliance with quality systems. This role is heavily focused on metallurgical support, data analysis, and hands-on involvement in audits, continuous improvement, and day-to-day production quality.
Client Details
Our client is a leading, long-established manufacturer within the steel and heavy industrial space, supporting key industries including automotive, construction, and packaging. They are currently investing heavily in one of their largest facilities, expanding operations and building out new production capabilities while continuing to grow their quality and engineering teams.
Description
- Support quality assurance efforts within a large-scale manufacturing environment by ensuring products meet customer specifications and internal standards
- Partner closely with operations to provide metallurgical and technical support across production
- Analyze process and product data to identify opportunities for quality improvement
- Lead and support root cause investigations, rejection analysis, and corrective actions
- Perform internal audits and maintain compliance with quality systems and procedure
- Develop and present quality reports and participate in quality-related meetings
- Conduct daily floor audits to ensure operations are running within defined parameters
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency and product quality
Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience within steel or heavy industrial manufacturing environments
- Strong understanding of quality systems, with exposure to ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 preferred
- Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive process improvements
- Hands-on experience with root cause analysis, problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships with operations and engineering teams
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in a plant environment
- Self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-driven setting
Job Offer
- Base salary $70,000 - $90,000 depending on experience
- Annual bonus incentives
- 401k program with 6% employer match
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Tuition assistance programs
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Salary : $70,000 - $90,000