QUALITY ENGINEER

Mastermold LLC • Mauston, WI

10d • $60,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

MasterMold is seeking Quality Engineers for their Mauston team, available for both 1st and 2nd shifts. This role is not a "clipboard quality" position; it requires a hands-on approach to understanding processes, investigating issues firsthand on the production floor, collaborating with Production and Engineering, and utilizing data and measurement tools to drive sustainable improvements. The ideal candidate is curious, technically minded, willing to learn, comfortable speaking up, and motivated to take ownership. The company values individuals who are driven to figure out the root cause of problems and implement solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred. Equivalent manufacturing quality experience will also be considered.
• Two or more years of experience in manufacturing quality engineering, quality technician, process engineering, or a related technical quality role preferred.
• Experience with GD&T interpretation, dimensional inspection, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality documentation.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance production-floor support with documentation and project responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and quality data-management systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with FARO Arm or similar dimensional measurement equipment preferred.
• Experience with IATF 16949 strongly preferred.
• Experience with PPAP, Control Plans, PFMEA, process flow diagrams, and related quality documentation preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical quality resource for the Mauston facility, working across Quality, Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and leadership to solve problems and strengthen manufacturing processes.
• Create, update, and maintain PPAP documentation, Control Plans, PFMEAs, process flow diagrams, inspection instructions, quality alerts, and related quality documentation.
• Support product launches, engineering changes, customer submissions, and ongoing manufacturing quality requirements.
• Ensure quality documentation accurately reflects manufacturing processes.
• Help maintain effective process controls and identify when documentation or processes need to change.
• Perform dimensional inspections, part layouts, and product evaluations.
• Utilize FARO Arm, KEYENCE systems, gauges, fixtures, and other precision measurement equipment.
• Apply GD&T principles to evaluate product conformance.
• Determine if a quality concern is isolated or indicates a larger process issue.
• Work directly with Production and Engineering when measurements or product conditions do not meet expectations.
• Investigate recurring defects and manufacturing quality concerns.
• Lead or support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support containment activities when immediate action is necessary.
• Develop practical solutions with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality.
• Follow corrective actions through to completion.
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, improve consistency, and strengthen process capability.
• Help teams understand the "why" behind quality requirements.
• Support and continuously improve quality systems in alignment with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements, including internal audits, layered process audits, corrective actions, risk-based thinking, process controls, continuous-improvement activities, customer-specific requirements, document control, and manufacturing quality standards.
• Analyze quality and inspection data.
• Identify trends and recurring problems.
• Support data-driven root-cause investigations.
• Measure the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Translate technical quality information for Production and leadership.
• Identify opportunities for measurable process improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Hands-on exposure to advanced quality and inspection technology
• Opportunities to work across multiple areas of manufacturing
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

What This Job Offers

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