Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: Fairfield, OH 45014

Duration: 6+ months contract with high possibilities of extension

Employment Type: Contract

** Candidates local/ in a commutable distance from Fairfield, OH 45014**

Job Overview:

We are looking for a motivated Quality Assurance Engineer to support manufacturing quality, production improvements, and problem-solving initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

This opportunity is ideal for an engineering professional with 1–5 years of experience who has a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality improvement, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate product and manufacturing process quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.

• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and drive corrective and preventive actions.

• Utilize quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone Analysis.

• Analyze quality data and trends to identify improvement opportunities.

• Collaborate with production teams to improve manufacturing processes and reduce defects, scrap, and rework.

• Support process audits and ensure compliance with established quality procedures.

• Maintain process control plans, quality documentation, and manufacturing traceability systems.

• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

• Support process capability studies, new product introductions, and manufacturing process changes.

• Work closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Quality teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Manufacturing Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Production Support Engineering.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing/production floor environment.

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with 8D Problem Solving, 5 Why, and Fishbone Analysis.

• Knowledge of FMEA/PFMEA and Root Cause Analysis.

• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or training.