Quality Engineer Assistant / Apprentice

Job Description

Job Description

First Shift: 7:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday

This is an entry-level, salary position. All training will be provided. No experience necessary. Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

We are looking for a Quality Engineer Assistant or Apprentice to support senior quality engineering and production, and quality assurance teams by ensuring products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. This is an entry-level position focusing on hands-on inspections, documentation, and assisting with continuous improvement projects.

Inspections and Testing: Perform pre-production, in-process, incoming, or final inspections using various methods and instruments, and conduct product tests to check for defects.

Documentation: Maintain quality records, generate reports, document non-conformances, and update quality documentation.

Process Improvement: Assist in identifying opportunities for improvement, Corrective & Preventive Action implementation, and root cause analysis.

Production Support: Support production teams with troubleshooting, defect resolution, and ensuring adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and Customer Specific Requirements.

Auditing: Participate in internal quality audits and support external and customer audits.

Data Analysis: Use statistical tools to help analyze manufacturing data and monitor quality trends.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing) or relevant field. Apprenticeships may accept technical diplomas or relevant work experience.

Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g. ISO 9001, IATF 16949), measurement tools, and ability to read technical drawings, blueprints, etc.

Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, good communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment.

Software Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with quality management software is preferred.

This specific position is open to an Apprenticeship, which would focus on shadowing a senior engineer who provides mentorship for a period of 6-12 months. Additionally, the position would offer the following:

Learning Focus – Technical skills such as FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), SPC (Statistical Process Control), and APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning

Once the 90-day probationary period is complete, the company offers the following benefits:

40 Hours of PTO (pro-rated based on the date of hire)

24 Hours of Sick Time (pro-rated based on the date of hire)

Medical

Dental

Life, both company-sponsored and employee-paid

Accidental Death

401K

80 Hours of Paid Time Off

24 Hours of Sick Time

If you are interested, please complete the online application, upload your resume, or email your resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com, or complete an application in person at our facility located at 500 Smith Drive, Englewood, Ohio 45315.