Manufacturing Quality Engineer

ECORE•York, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer leads quality initiatives, continuous improvement projects, and supports manufacturing operations in a fast-paced industrial environment. The role balances hands-on work on the production floor with data analysis, reporting, and project leadership, with approximately 50% of time in each setting. The position is responsible for the effectiveness of quality systems, operational excellence, and facility-wide improvement efforts. The Quality Engineer works across Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Operations, and collaborates with a Quality Technician who manages day-to-day quality escapes and containment. The role includes training employees and mentoring team members in quality systems and problem-solving practices. The work takes place in both office and manufacturing settings. The production environment may include machinery, noise, temperature variations, dust, and other industrial conditions. Appropriate PPE is required on the production floor.

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-motivation and 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.
Use statistical methods to identify and resolve manufacturing challenges.
Prepare and present reports, project updates, and executive-level summaries.
Support decision-making with data-driven recommendations.
Partner with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.
Support supplier and customer quality issue resolution.
Collaborate with the Quality Technician on quality activities.
Train employees on quality systems, Lean principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Mentor team members on problem-solving tools and best practices.