What are the responsibilities and job description for the QUALITY ENGINEER position at Owen Industries?
Quality Engineer
Location: Wahoo, NE
Omaha Steel is seeking a Quality Engineer to support and strengthen our quality systems, supplier quality, and customer satisfaction efforts. This role plays a key part in ensuring our manufacturing processes, welding programs, and supplier operations meet or exceed ISO and customer requirements.
We’re open to candidates with formal education, hands-on experience, or a strong combination of both in quality engineering, manufacturing, or metallurgical environments.
What You’ll Do
- Support and continuously improve the company’s quality management system, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and applicable industry standards
- Lead and participate in internal ISO audits and support third-party audits (registrars and customers)
- Manage supplier quality, including assessments, corrective actions, and coordination of third-party supplier audits
- Maintain and control quality documentation in accordance with ISO requirements
- Review and prepare customer regulatory declarations (e.g., 3TG, REACH, RoHS, Prop 65, Certificates of Origin)
- Support and document welding programs, including welder qualifications and compliance with customer specifications
- Work closely with engineering and technical teams on alloy selection, welding processes, heat treat, and nondestructive testing
- Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective actions for customer complaints and internal quality issues
- Participate in new product development activities including First Article inspections and PPAP submissions
- Assist with internal scrap review, RMAs, and quality reporting
- Analyze quality data and trends to drive continuous improvement initiatives
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in a quality, manufacturing, or metalworking environment
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality systems
- Ability to read and interpret codes, standards, and technical specifications
- Familiarity with welding processes and inspection practices (CWI a plus, not required)
- Experience or training in NDT methods such as:
- Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
- Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
- Understanding of metrology and use of measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, CMMs, etc.)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively across shop-floor, technical, and customer-facing teams
Education & Experience
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a related field preferred but not required
- Equivalent hands-on quality or manufacturing experience will be considered in place of formal education
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Manufacturing and foundry environment
- Standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs as needed
- Exposure to heat, fumes, uneven surfaces, and industrial conditions
- Occasional driving and interaction with production areas
Why Join Omaha Steel
- Be part of a technically driven quality team with real influence on processes
- Work closely with engineering, production, and customers
- Stable operation with long-term manufacturing programs
- Opportunity to grow certifications, technical skills, and leadership responsibilities
- Culture that values accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement
If you’re a hands-on Quality Engineer who understands manufacturing realities and wants to make a measurable impact, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply today and help us build quality into everything we do.
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Owen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.