Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Weir•Newton, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Weir is a global leader in mining technology, dedicated to a sustainable future by helping customers extract resources more efficiently and sustainably. This role is crucial in solving real-world challenges, applying skills to deliver impactful results in engineering, planning, and customer support, contributing to a more sustainable future through purposeful work and continuous learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Material Science, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
3+ years of industrial/manufacturing engineering experience in a production-based environment, preferably foundry or heavy manufacturing.
Proficiency in process controls, control plans, root cause analysis, and data analytics with demonstrated ability to lead problem-solving teams.
Experience with ISO compliance systems and quality assurance programs.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with foundry casting processes and 3D CAD/casting simulation tools.
Experience with industrial controls and technology systems.
Project management experience.
Ability to multitask and influence change in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of process control system issues, develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and verify their effectiveness to ensure consistent quality and operational stability.
Conduct inspections, audits, defect analysis, and root cause investigations using systematic problem-solving tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone, and PDCA to drive continuous improvement.
Lead initiatives to reduce process variation by defining and implementing key strategies that improve quality control methods, reduce risks, and meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
Work closely with design engineering, manufacturing operations, technical teams, plant scheduling, and development center teams to support new product introductions, foundry tooling development, and process qualification activities.
Create and maintain clear, accurate technical documentation including procedures, work instructions, and user guides, ensuring all manufacturing instructions and specifications are up to date.
Maintain full ownership of ERP data accuracy for Bills of Materials (BOM) and Routings, coordinating timely and precise data entry to support manufacturing processes.
Coordinate, witness, and document manufacturing trials, reporting results and supporting the transition of products and tooling from development into production, ensuring post-launch targets are met.
Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.