Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Job#: 3055494 Job Description: Apex Systems is looking to hire an ONSITE Manufacturing Quality Engineer for our client based out of Macungie, PA . This assignment is anticipated to be a 3-month contract with strong potential for extension; however, Apex Systems cannot guarantee the length of this assignment. This will also have a first-shift Monday-Friday schedule. Responsibilities: 1. Support production quality initiatives by ensuring manufacturing processes consistently meet quality standards and customer requirements. 2. Investigate quality concerns, nonconformances, and production issues, driving containment actions, corrective actions, and long-term preventive solutions. 3. Lead and facilitate structured problem-solving activities using root cause analysis methodologies. 4. Serve as the primary quality liaison between manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality, and other cross-functional teams. 5. Coordinate quality activities within assigned manufacturing areas to support operational and business objectives. 6. Analyze internal and external quality performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. 7. Develop, maintain, and communicate quality performance metrics, dashboards, charts, and reports to stakeholders. 8. Support implementation and compliance of quality systems, procedures, and standards. 9. Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives, Kaizen events, and quality improvement projects. 10. Coordinate and support quality-related training activities for production teams. 11. Assist with documentation, audits, and compliance activities related to quality management systems. 12. Drive a culture of quality awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing environment. Experience: 1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline. 2. OR Associate degree in Engineering with 2+ years of manufacturing experience. 3. OR Quality Inspection certification or equivalent quality experience with 2+ years of quality inspection experience. 4. Experience working in a manufacturing, production, quality, or engineering environment preferred. 5. Experience utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies such as: 6. Root Cause Analysis 7. Nonconformance Investigations 8. Kaizen 9. 5W2H 10. Fishbone Analysis 11. Corrective and Preventive Actions 12. Ability to analyze quality and operational data to identify trends and drive improvements. 13. Strong understanding of technical specifications, manufacturing processes, and quality standards. 14. Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills. 15. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects within a fast-paced environment. 16. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Technical Skills: 1. Microsoft Excel 2. Microsoft Word 3. Microsoft PowerPoint 4. Power BI 5. Experience working with quality metrics, dashboards, reporting tools, and performance analytics. 6. Ability to maintain organized quality documentation and records. Nice to Have: 1. Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification. 2. Six Sigma certification or quality improvement training. 3. Experience supporting ISO quality systems and audit activities. 4. Manufacturing quality engineering experience in high-volume production environments. 5. Experience leading Kaizen events and cross-functional improvement initiatives. Why Work for Apex Systems: 1. We offer weekly pay, direct deposit, competitive pay rates 2. Health/Medical benefits, Life Insurance, 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Program 3. Discounts to most major certification programs, access to multiple technical training platforms and programs Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and ther insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide. EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital