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Onsite Employment Type:

Full-Time Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to drive quality initiatives across manufacturing operations and support continuous improvement efforts. This role serves as a key technical resource for product quality, process optimization, new product launches, and customer satisfaction initiatives. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement, resolve quality concerns, and ensure compliance with quality management standards. Key Responsibilities Quality Systems & Process Control Serve as the primary quality resource for assigned manufacturing areas and quality-related processes. Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans, inspection methods, and process controls that support product conformity and operational efficiency. Conduct capability studies, measurement system evaluations, and data analysis to assess process performance and identify improvement opportunities. Create visual standards, quality documentation, and process controls to support production teams. Maintain compliance with applicable quality system requirements and industry standards. Auditing & Compliance Perform process, product, and system audits to verify compliance with established procedures, specifications, and quality objectives. Identify areas of risk and recommend corrective actions to improve performance and compliance. Support internal and external audit activities as required. Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving Analyze quality performance metrics and lead efforts to improve product quality and manufacturing consistency. Manage the review and disposition of nonconforming materials and implement corrective actions when requirements are not met. Lead root cause investigations and corrective action activities to eliminate recurring quality issues. Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to reduce variation, improve efficiency, and minimize waste. Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies to address quality concerns and drive sustainable improvements. Customer & Supplier Quality Support Build and maintain strong relationships with customers by responding to quality-related inquiries and requirements. Coordinate customer quality submissions, production approvals, corrective action responses, and warranty investigations. Participate in customer audits and communicate customer-specific quality expectations to internal teams. Support supplier quality initiatives to ensure purchased materials and components meet requirements. Collaborate with suppliers and sourcing teams to contain and resolve incoming material quality issues before they affect production or customers. Product Development Support Participate in new product introduction activities and engineering change processes. Conduct quality planning and risk assessments to support successful product launches and process changes. Assist in developing quality requirements, specifications, and validation activities for new or revised products and processes. Deliver training and coaching to employees on quality tools, systems, and best practices as needed. Qualifications Required Education Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field. Required Experience Minimum of 5 years of quality engineering experience within a manufacturing environment. Technical Knowledge & Skills Strong understanding of quality management systems and manufacturing quality practices.

Experience with:

APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) Control Plans MSA (Measurement System Analysis) SPC (Statistical Process Control) Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements. Knowledge of metrology and inspection methods. Experience performing structured root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions using methodologies such as 8D. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Experience using statistical analysis software such as Minitab. ERP system experience; SAP knowledge is a plus. Preferred Qualifications Experience within industrial equipment, electrical products, HVAC, or related manufacturing environments. ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification. Internal Auditor certification for ISO 9001 or

IATF 16949

quality systems. Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience. Demonstrated success leading process improvement and quality enhancement initiatives. Core Competencies Quality Systems Management Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action Statistical Analysis & Data Interpretation Process Improvement Customer Focus Cross-Functional Collaboration Continuous Improvement Leadership Attention to Detail Problem Solving & Decision Making #

EN Pay:

$44.00 - $54.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location:

In person