Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Deviations/Investigations

Overview We are seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support ongoing production operations in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for maintaining product quality after release to production, including managing nonconformances, supporting investigations, and partnering with manufacturing and QC teams to resolve issues on the shop floor. This is a hands‑on, production‑facing quality role focused on sustaining quality and ensuring consistency across manufacturing processes. Key Responsibilities Investigate and resolve nonconformances (NCMRs), deviations, and production quality issues. Support customer complaint investigations and drive timely resolution. Maintain and update work instructions and quality documentation. Partner with Quality Control (QC) to troubleshoot inspection and measurement issues. Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure product is built and released in the correct condition. Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions where needed. Contribute to continuous improvement of production quality processes. Required Qualifications Experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment. Hands‑on experience supporting production floor activities. Strong background in: Nonconformance management (NCMR) Mfg. Quality Investigations Root cause analysis investigation Production Quality Support FMEA Customer / Complaint Quality Investigations Ability to work cross‑functionally with manufacturing, QC, and engineering teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience in regulated industries (medical device strongly preferred). Familiarity with GD&T and interpretation of complex engineering drawings. Experience supporting CMM inspection activities (programming not required). Exposure or experience with Gage R&R (GR&R) (nice‑to‑have, not required). What Makes a Strong Candidate Experience working in fast‑paced or startup manufacturing environments. Ability to balance regulatory compliance with practical problem‑solving. Strong communication skills and ability to work through cross‑functional challenges. Comfortable taking ownership of issues and driving them to resolution. Additional Notes This role is focused on production/sustaining quality, not initial validation or NPI work. Candidates should be comfortable working onsite and directly on the manufacturing floor. Opportunity to extend or convert based on performance and business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr