Quality Engineer I

Stolle Machinery Company • Centennial, CO

1d • $71,000 - $75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Quality Engineer I is an entry-level role responsible for supporting and maintaining quality processes to ensure manufactured products meet company and customer standards. This position provides hands-on experience in quality engineering tools, problem-solving, and manufacturing quality systems. The Quality Engineer I is an entry-level professional engineering role responsible for supporting, maintaining, and applying quality engineering principles to evaluate manufacturing processes, analyze quality data, and support resolution of product and process issues to ensure compliance with company and customer requirements. This position exercises judgment in identifying quality concerns, recommending corrective actions, and supporting continuous improvement within the manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, engineering, or related environment.
• Strong interest in quality systems, problem‑solving, and process improvement.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and measurement tools.
• Good communication, organization, and analytical skills.
• Willingness to learn quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, 8D, and root cause analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework, academic projects, or other relevant experience related to manufacturing or quality; internship or co-op in manufacturing or quality (preferred).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar standards (preferred)
• Exposure to statistical analysis or data tools (Excel, Minitab, etc.) (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring product and process quality throughout production.
• Participate in evaluation of inspection results, testing data, and process trends to identify quality issues and recommend appropriate follow-up actions.
• Investigate product and process quality issues using structured problem-solving methods and participate in root cause analysis, while under guidance.
• Partner with the team in corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities by analyzing findings, assisting with action plans, and verifying effectiveness of implemented solutions.
• Maintain quality documentation, records, and reports.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to support process improvements, resolve quality concerns, and maintain compliance with quality standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and training programs.
• Participate in gage management activities, including calibration tracking, basic measurement checks, and ensuring gaging is properly maintained and available for use.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level