Quality Engineer

Location:  Stockton, CA - onsite (relocation not supported)

Employment Type:  Full-Time / Exempt

 

About Us:  Vander-Bend is a U.S.-based manufacturer dedicated to building the precision infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s AI. Our expertise in server racking and power delivery solutions provides the backbone for next-generation data centers, enabling hyperscalers and integrators to innovate and scale globally. With a focus on trusted, domestic manufacturing, we deliver quality, speed, and innovation at scale redefining AI infrastructure for the future. We are a newly created division of Vantedge Medical; the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. With a steadfast commitment to advancing technology, we take immense pride in the work we do and have a lot of fun doing it.

About the Role:  The Quality Engineer will provide support for product/process quality activities within Vantedge’s Vander-Bend Sheet Metal Manufacturing business in Stockton, CA. Areas of assignment may include Product/Process improvement efforts, equipment validations, supplier quality performance and quality systems support.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze quality data (CAPA, complaints, yield trends) to identify systemic issues and lead cross-functional improvement initiatives to enhance product and process performance.
• Partner with Supply Chain and suppliers to drive supplier quality improvements, including corrective actions and performance monitoring.
• Develop, track, and report key process performance metrics (KPIs) to ensure manufacturing processes meet quality and yield targets.
• Lead or support APQP/PPAP activities, including pFMEA, Control Plans, process capability studies, and GR&R.
• Manage nonconforming materials (NCMR), customer complaints, and returns, ensuring timely root cause analysis and effective corrective/preventive actions.
• Support and maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 Quality Management
• Systems (QMS), including audit readiness and documentation control.
• Author, review, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Develop and execute equipment validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) and generate validation reports.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve quality issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Requirements / Skills:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (sheet metal or similar preferred).

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards, including ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485.
• Experience with core quality tools and methodologies:
• Root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone)
• FMEA (Design/Process)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Process capability (Cp/Cpk)
• Familiarity with APQP/PPAP processes and documentation requirements.
• Experience with measurement system analysis (MSA/GR&R).
• Knowledge of statistical analysis software (Minitab, JMP, or equivalent).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Strong documentation and technical writing abilities (procedures, reports, validations).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to create, review, and revise operating procedures, work instructions in English.
• Specific training and demonstrated success in applying quality problem solving method, such as fishbone diagrams, 5 why, FMEA, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC, etc.
• Minitab, JMP or other statistical software capabilities

Benefits:

• Medical – Dental – Vision – Life Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Pay
• 401k