Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Atlantic Constructors•Richmond, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and improving quality systems, manufacturing controls, and risk mitigation processes throughout production operations. This position serves as a key technical resource for PFMEA development, drawing and specification review, statistical analysis, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Manufacturing Quality Engineer works closely with Engineering, Production, Purchasing, and Quality personnel to identify manufacturing risks, prevent defects, and ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and company requirements. This role reports directly to the Modular Quality Control Manager and plays a critical role in supporting ISO 9001 compliance, modular manufacturing operations, structural steel fabrication, welding activities, and industrialized construction requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in: Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Related technical discipline
Minimum 3-5 years of manufacturing quality experience.
Experience developing PFMEAs and Control Plans.
Experience reviewing engineering drawings and specifications.
Experience with statistical analysis and process capability studies.
Experience participating in root cause investigations.
Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 preferred)
PFMEA methodology
Root Cause Analysis
SPC
Process Capability Studies
Control Plans
Manufacturing Process Development
Engineering Drawings and GD&T
Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
Microsoft Office Suite
ERP/MRP systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to challenge assumptions and identify risk
Excellent technical writing abilities
Detail-oriented while maintaining a systems perspective
Ability to work effectively across departments
Continuous improvement mindset
Strong communication and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Welding and fabrication processes preferred
Structural steel and modular manufacturing preferred
Quality management software preferred
CAD review software preferred
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
Lean Manufacturing Certification
AWS CWI (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

Lead development and maintenance of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEA).
Develop and maintain Control Plans and inspection strategies.
Identify manufacturing and assembly risks before production release.
Support APQP-style planning activities where applicable.
Evaluate process changes for quality impact.
Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
Review engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements for manufacturability.
Identify conflicts between design requirements and manufacturing capabilities.
Assess tolerances, inspection requirements, welding requirements, and material specifications.
Collaborate with Engineering to resolve design concerns before production.
Conduct statistical analysis of production and quality data.
Develop and monitor KPIs and quality performance metrics.
Perform process capability studies (Cp, Cpk).
Utilize SPC tools to monitor critical processes.
Analyze nonconformance and defect trends.
Prepare reports and recommendations for management review.
Participate in production planning and process development.
Evaluate assembly processes for efficiency and quality risks.
Assist in establishing quality checkpoints and hold points.
Support implementation of new manufacturing methods and technologies.
Develop process validation methodologies where required.
Assist in maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 requirements.
Develop quality procedures, SOPs, and work instructions.
Participate in internal audits.
Support corrective and preventive action programs.
Assist with document control initiatives.
Evaluate supplier quality concerns.
Assist with supplier corrective actions.
Participate in customer quality investigations.
Support third-party inspections and audits.