Quality Engineer

Job Description

Quality Engineer
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**Job Type:** Full-Time

**Industry:** Manufacturing

**Experience Level:** 2--5 Years

Job Summary
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We are seeking an experienced **Quality Engineer** to support product quality and manufacturing processes. This role is responsible for ensuring products and processes meet company, customer, and regulatory quality requirements.

The Quality Engineer will work closely with **production, engineering, suppliers, and customers** to identify and resolve quality issues, improve manufacturing processes, reduce defects, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
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* Develop, implement, and maintain **quality standards, procedures, and control plans**
* Monitor manufacturing processes and product quality to ensure compliance with specifications
* Investigate product defects, customer complaints, and process issues using **root cause analysis**
* Lead **corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)** and verify their effectiveness
* Utilize quality tools including **8D, 5 Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa, FMEA, SPC, and Pareto analysis**
* Develop and maintain **PFMEA, Control Plans, work instructions, and inspection standards**
* Support **APQP, PPAP, MSA, and capability studies** for new and existing products
* Analyze quality data and identify trends to support continuous improvement
* Partner with production teams to implement process improvements and reduce **scrap and rework**
* Perform **internal, process, and product audits**
* Work with suppliers to resolve incoming material and supplier quality concerns
* Investigate customer complaints and product nonconformances
* Train employees on quality procedures, standards, and requirements
* Maintain accurate quality documentation and records
* Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards, including **IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements**
* Collaborate effectively with production, engineering, suppliers, and management

Qualifications
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* **2--5 years of experience** in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering, or a related field
* Knowledge of **Quality Management Systems (QMS)**
* Experience with quality standards such as **ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100**
* Experience with **Root Cause Analysis (RCA)** and **Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAPA)**
* Knowledge of **8D, 5 Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa, FMEA, Control Plans, and SPC**
* Experience developing and maintaining process and product quality standards
* Ability to interpret **engineering drawings, specifications, and GD\&T**
* Experience with inspection and measurement tools
* Understanding of **Measurement System Analysis (MSA)** and **Gage R\&R**
* Knowledge of statistical analysis and data-driven problem solving
* Experience conducting **internal, supplier, or process audits**
* Ability to investigate customer complaints and nonconformances
* Strong **Microsoft Excel** skills and experience with quality-related software
* Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and organizational skills
* Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications
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* **Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma** experience or certification
* **CQE (Certified Quality Engineer)** certification

Why This Role?
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This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Engineer who enjoys working hands-on in a manufacturing environment, solving quality problems, improving processes, and working with cross-functional teams to prevent defects and improve overall product quality.

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