Quality Engineer

Job Summary:

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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:

• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, ensuring clear and respectful communication across all levels of the organization
• Actively drive change by encouraging and implementing cross-functional improvements that enhance operational efficiency and product quality
• Respectfully listen to concerns and ideas brought to your attention
• 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.
• Able to perform the physical demands of the job including:
• Safely navigate a manufacturing environment
• Lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, reach and twist regularly
• Use office, phone and computer equipment
• Use manufacturing equipment, hand tools, and measurement instruments.
• Work in manufacturing or fabrication shop environments with appropriate PPE.

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.

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 annually

** Sign on bonus available! **