What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Xerxes?
Summary
As a Quality Engineer at Xerxes in Hagerstown, you will play a critical role in strengthening and advancing our Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) systems to ensure our products consistently meet customer, engineering, and regulatory standards. This role is essential to driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations by resolving quality issues, enhancing supplier and internal quality processes, and using data-driven insights to improve performance. You will collaborate across functions, influence teams, and help foster an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture that protects people, product integrity, and the environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop, improve, and maintain QHSE systems to ensure compliance with customer, engineering, and regulatory requirements
- Manage internal, external, and supplier quality processes to maintain high product standards
- Identify, investigate, and resolve non-conformances while implementing corrective and preventive actions
- Track, analyze, and report on quality performance using data metrics to drive continuous improvement
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve production quality and operational efficiency
- Mentor and support colleagues in procurement and engineering to strengthen quality capabilities
- Promote and reinforce a culture of safety, quality, and Incident and Injury Free (IIF) operations
- Support production and quality goals at the Hagerstown facility by aligning quality systems with manufacturing needs
Qualifications
Required
- Associate degree in a relevant field
- 2–4 years of experience in manufacturing or quality engineering environments
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes and production quality
- Exposure to quality tools such as SPC, FMEA, or related methodologies
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and quality management systems
- Strong understanding of quality requirements and regulatory expectations
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and drive accountability across teams
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
- 5–7 years of relevant industry experience
- Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt)
- ISO 9001 internal auditor certification
- Experience in industries such as heavy equipment manufacturing, industrial products, construction materials, composites, or oil & gas
- Familiarity with DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and advanced quality planning tools
Why Join Mattr?
- Medical, dental & vision coverage with HSA contributions
- 401(k) with company match, vested immediately
- Attractive incentive bonus plans
- Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Wellness incentives
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounts on fitness, shopping & travel (Blue365, LifeMart & more)
#IND1
Xerxes, a division of Mattr is the largest manufacturer of underground fiberglass storage tanks in the world. With nearly 40 years of direct industry expertise, we are recognized as both a leading innovator and a trusted brand. We are always looking to add great people to the Mattr family, people whose skills and goals match our mission and values. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment where integrity and passion drives operational excellence, Mattr is for you!
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All recruiting activities are managed via our applicant tracking system. Please apply online to be considered for this opportunity.