Quality Engineer

Job Description Job Description Quality Engineer Position Summary The Quality Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance systems to ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations and internal standards. This role plays a key part in driving continuous improvement initiatives, supporting manufacturing operations, and maintaining compliance with applicable quality standards. This is a hands-on position with strong interaction across production, engineering, and leadership teams in a manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and improve quality systems, procedures, and standards across manufacturing operations Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) initiatives for internal and external quality issues Monitor and analyze production quality data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement efforts Support production teams with troubleshooting quality-related issues on the shop floor Conduct audits of processes, products, and systems to ensure compliance with internal and customer requirements Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on new product introductions and process changes Develop and maintain inspection methods, documentation, and quality control plans Interface with suppliers and customers on quality-related matters as needed Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field preferred 3+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering or similar role in a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of quality systems, inspection methods, and manufacturing processes Experience with root cause analysis tools (5-Why, Fishbone, etc.) Familiarity with ISO standards or other quality management systems preferred Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced production environment Strong communication and documentation skills Preferred Skills (Not Required) Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma exposure Experience in metal fabrication, assembly, or industrial manufacturing environments ERP/MRP system experience