Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer | Lehigh Valley, PA | Direct Hire | Onsite

BY Recruiting is partnering with an established precision manufacturing company in the Lehigh Valley. The business is growing, and this role was added to support that growth.

This is a hands-on engineering seat, not a desk job. You will spend at least half your day on the shop floor working directly with production, operators, and engineering.

What you will do

• Lead root cause and corrective action on internal and customer issues using 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone
• Drive internal scrap reduction and continuous improvement projects
• Support APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and control plans
• Own SPC and MSA data and analysis
• Conduct internal audits supporting IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 compliance
• Support supplier quality as needed
• Partner with production, operators, and the quality team on the floor

What we are looking for

• Machining background or IATF 16949 experience (both is ideal)
• Ability to read engineering drawings and apply GD&T
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and/or ISO 9001
• Hands-on root cause and corrective action experience (8D, 5 Why)
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, SPC, and MSA
• Quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. All levels are considered, from early career to senior.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent manufacturing experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Preferred

• CNC machining or precision metal manufacturing experience
• ASQ CQE or CQA certification, or internal auditor experience
• AIAG Core Tools and PFMEA development
• Experience with CMMs and precision measurement
• Scrap reduction or yield improvement results you can quantify

Schedule

Primarily first shift, with occasional overlap into second shift. Occasional travel to customer or supplier sites.

Compensation and benefits

• $75,000 to $110,000 base salary, depending on experience
• 10% annual bonus target with a strong payout history
• Full benefits package
• Relocation negotiable for the right candidate; local candidates preferred

Why this role

The company is growing, the team is strong, and this role has a clear path into a larger quality role as the business expands. If you like solving real problems on production parts and want your work to make a visible difference, we would like to talk with you.