What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer (1st shift, Mon-Fri) position at Midwest Metals LLC?
Company Overview
Midwest Metals, LLC is a leading steel manufacturer dedicated to delivering high-quality products through integrated processing, fabrication, finishing, and logistics. With multiple facilities across the region, we pride ourselves on supporting manufacturing partners with reliable, on-time delivery and a strong safety culture.
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and energetic Quality Engineer to join our team on the first shift, Monday through Friday. In this role, you will be instrumental in maintaining and improving our quality systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting manufacturing operations to deliver defect-free products. Your expertise will help uphold our commitment to quality assurance and regulatory compliance across all production processes.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive quality audits and inspections throughout the manufacturing process to verify adherence to quality standards and specifications.
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures aligned with industry regulations such as FDA regulations, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), ASME codes & standards, and food safety standards where applicable.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to product quality, process performance, and defect trends to identify areas for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal standards by performing regular QA/QC checks and documenting findings accurately.
- Support manufacturing teams by providing guidance on quality assurance practices, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during inspections.
- Participate in root cause analysis for quality issues and collaborate on corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
- Maintain detailed records of quality inspections, audits, non-conformance reports, and other documentation within our quality management system.
Requirements
- Proven experience in quality assurance within manufacturing environments, with a strong understanding of quality systems and standards such as GMP, FDA regulations, ASME codes & standards.
- Hands-on experience conducting quality audits and inspections in a production setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for data collection and reporting purposes.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards relevant to manufacturing industries including food safety protocols where applicable.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data trends and implement effective solutions.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and document findings clearly.
- Ability to follow safety protocols diligently, including proper PPE use during all inspection activities.
Join us as a Quality Engineer and play a vital role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality while supporting continuous improvement initiatives!
Pay: $30.00 - $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $42