Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer ManufacturingMilwaukee, Wisconsin Direct Hire May 18, 2026 NSC Staffing has immediate direct hire opportunity for a Quality Engineer- Milwaukee, WI Monday- Friday 7am- 3:30pm Pay range: 60k-85k depending on experienceThe Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) within our Milwaukee PCB fabrication facility. This role ensures compliance with AS9100D, ISO 9001, customer specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements (ITAR, DFARS, etc.), while driving continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing, engineering, and purchasing.This is a hands-on position requiring regular interaction with production, lab operations, CAM, and management.Key Responsibilities:Quality System & ComplianceMaintain compliance with AS9100D, ISO 9001, and internal QMS proceduresSupport internal and external audits (customer, certification, regulatory)Assist with management review preparation and KPI reportingMaintain and update SOPs, work instructions, and control plansEnsure traceability and documentation integrity per ITAR/DFARS requirementsCorrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)Lead root cause investigations (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto analysis)Manage internal CARs, supplier CARs, and customer corrective actionsVerify effectiveness of corrective actionsTrack trends in nonconformances and drive systemic improvementsSPC & Process ControlImplement and monitor SPC programs on critical processes (drill, plating, imaging, lamination, etch, etc.)Calculate and analyze Cp/Cpk for CTQ characteristicsSupport control plan development and process capability improvementsPartner with production to reduce variation and scrapManufacturing SupportProvide daily floor support for quality-related issuesReview first article inspections (FAIs) and customer-specific requirementsAssist with cross-section analysis, plating thickness verification, and lab data reviewDisposition nonconforming material (MRB participation)Supplier & Customer QualitySupport supplier performance monitoring and scorecardsReview incoming inspection trendsParticipate in customer quality calls and auditsAssist Sales/Engineering in interpreting quality requirements for new programsContinuous ImprovementDrive Lean / Six Sigma initiativesAnalyze scrap, yield, and rework dataImprove documentation efficiency and digital quality recordsIdentify cost-of-poor-quality (COPQ) reduction opportunitiesRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field)2–5 years of experience in manufacturing quality (PCB fabrication preferred)Experience with SPC, Cp/Cpk, and statistical analysisStrong root cause analysis and problem-solving skillsProficiency in Excel and data analysisPreferred QualificationsExperience in PCB fabrication or electronics manufacturingFamiliarity with IPC standards (IPC-A-600, IPC-6012, etc.)Working knowledge of AS9100 or ISO 9001Knowledge of plating chemistry or wet process controlsSix Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)Audit experience (internal auditor training)