Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Ecore Talent Team•York, PA

3d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ecore is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives, continuous improvement projects, and manufacturing support in an industrial environment. The role is divided approximately equally between time on the production floor and work involving data analysis, reporting, and project leadership. The Quality Engineer will help ensure effective quality systems, operational excellence, and improvement across the facility, working closely with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Operations, a Quality Technician, suppliers, customers, and employees. The position is based at 76 Acco Drive, York, Pennsylvania, and operates in both office and manufacturing settings. Production-floor work may involve machinery, noise, temperature variations, dust, and other industrial conditions; appropriate PPE is required. The listed annual salary range is $70,000–$85,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of experience in a formal Quality role within a manufacturing environment.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.
Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams.
Self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

5 or more years of quality experience in manufacturing.
At least one year of experience leading continuous improvement or quality improvement projects.
Knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, APQP, Control Plans, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Training or certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, or Value Stream Mapping.
Experience using Minitab or similar statistical analysis software.
Previous leadership or team lead experience.
Ability to develop and deliver executive-level presentations.

Responsibilities

Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Monitor quality metrics, analyze trends, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Ensure compliance with quality standards, customer requirements, and ISO 9001 guidelines.
Manage plant-specific quality documentation, procedures, and specifications.
Support audits and prepare the facility for external certification and customer audits.
Assist with new product development, testing, and quality specification development.
Lead quality and operational improvement projects focused on reducing waste, improving performance, and lowering costs.
Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives across the organization.
Develop and implement standardized work practices and quality processes.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Collect, analyze, and interpret quality and manufacturing data, using statistical methods to identify and resolve manufacturing challenges.
Prepare and present reports, project updates, and executive-level summaries, and provide data-driven recommendations.
Partner with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.
Support supplier and customer quality issue resolution.
Collaborate with a Quality Technician who manages day-to-day quality escapes and containment activities.
Train employees on quality systems, Lean principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Mentor team members on problem-solving tools and best practices.