Quality Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with quality systems, supplier quality, and new product introduction processes.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools including: 8D Problem Solving, FMEA, Six Sigma Methodologies, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Root Cause Analysis, Control Plans, APQP and PPAP
• Ability to analyze complex data and develop effective solutions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across departments and with suppliers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel for data analysis.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality management systems.

Nice To Haves

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and/or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred

Responsibilities

• Review, measure, analyze, and evaluate current and new product designs, prototypes, pilot builds, and production samples.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards, inspection procedures, and process controls.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, and Suppliers to prevent quality issues and drive continuous improvement across all operations.
• Establish and maintain in-process inspection criteria and Built-in-Quality production methods.
• Support manufacturing teams in improving process capability, efficiency, and product quality.
• Lead root cause investigations utilizing methodologies such as 8D, FMEA, Six Sigma, Fishbone Diagrams, and 5 Why Analysis.
• Develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring quality issues.
• Investigate customer complaints, warranty claims, product returns, and non-conforming materials.
• Conduct product inspections and failure analysis to identify causes and prevent future occurrences.
• Prepare and communicate quality countermeasures to internal and external stakeholders.
• Review supplier Pilot Part submissions and validation documentation.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and assist in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure supplier compliance with established quality requirements and specifications.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and summarize quality data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare quality reports, performance metrics, dashboards, and management review presentations.
• Monitor key quality indicators including scrap, defects, warranty claims, returns, customer complaints, and process performance.
• Utilize statistical tools and data analysis techniques to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Support new product launches by defining quality requirements and validating manufacturing processes.
• Participate in pilot builds, tryouts, and product validation activities.
• Ensure quality standards and inspection methods are established before production launch.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to identify and mitigate quality risks during development.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional teams to resolve complex quality and manufacturing issues.
• Mentor and train operators, technicians, and production personnel on quality systems, inspection methods, and best practices.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Effectively communicate quality concerns, solutions, and project updates to all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• paid time off (sick/vacation)
• Paid Parental Leave
• paid holidays
• floating holidays
• 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing)
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan