Quality Engineer

About the Opportunity

A growing advanced manufacturing organization is seeking a Quality Engineer / Quality Manager to oversee and continuously improve its Quality Management System (QMS). This individual will play a key role in driving quality initiatives, supporting audits, managing quality metrics, and ensuring compliance throughout the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Manage internal audit programs to ensure compliance with established quality standards.
• Create, track, analyze, and report quality metrics, including on-time delivery, nonconformances, supplier quality, and other key performance indicators.
• Ensure inspection equipment and quality processes meet established standards.
• Develop and maintain inspection reports, records, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct root cause investigations and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to resolve quality issues.
• Lead quality planning efforts and translate customer requirements into quality procedures and activities.
• Prepare quality plans, procedures, and schedules to support compliance and operational objectives.
• Support customer, supplier, and third-party audits.
• Provide training and guidance on quality procedures and best practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to quality control and assurance activities.
• Ensure compliance with company quality policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, or Quality Management.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Preferred

• Experience with inspection, quality control, and quality assurance methodologies.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and other quality tools.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment and inspection instruments.
• Manufacturing or industrial production environment experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to visually inspect parts, assemblies, and documentation.
• Ability to distinguish detail in technical documents and product features.
• Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks.
• Frequent standing and movement throughout production areas.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Successful completion of any required vision examinations.

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