Metrology and Root Cause Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Are you the problem-solver who sees the signal in the noise?

If SPC trends catch your eye, if APQP/PPAP/FAIR is your native language, and if you love turning FMEA insights into bulletproof control plans, you’ll thrive at Re:Build Manufacturing – New Kensington.

About the role

In this role, you’ll blend metrology, statistical thinking, and cross-functional leadership to prevent defects, accelerate learning, and harden processes. You’ll collaborate with production, suppliers, and customers to verify requirements and remove friction—while mentoring others to elevate quality across the plant.

What you will own

• Analyze quality data to drive measurable reductions in process and product nonconformances; publish clear reports and dashboards.
• Plan and execute APQP activities: control/inspection plans, PPAP, FAIR, and FMEA/PFMEA.
• Lead MRB and RCCA to identify true root cause and implement effective, lasting corrective actions.
• Partner closely with customers, suppliers, and manufacturing to validate product quality and close issues quickly.
• Coach, mentor, and train teammates to strengthen site-wide quality capability.
• Conduct internal, part, process, product, supplier, and customer audits.

Your background

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (or two-year engineering-related degree) plus 5+ years in manufacturing quality, or equivalent experience.
• Exposure to Battery Production, Machining, and Electronic Assembly and harnessing is highly desirable.
• High integrity, strong facilitation, conflict resolution, and leadership presence.
• Data-driven decision-maker with sharp analytical skills.
• Clear, confident communicator with executive-ready writing and presenting skills.
• Comfortable in ERP/MRP (Infor Syteline, SAP) and planning environments.
• Expert with CAD/CAE or similar data-intensive interfaces.
• Advanced user of SharePoint, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and especially Excel.
• Travel: 10%–25% as required.

Where you’ll apply your craft

1. Large Format Machining
2. Electro Mechanical/Drones
3. Battery

Your toolkit

• CAD Software: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Catia, Pro-E / Creo
• ERP Software
• Quality Control Software

Strengths that set you apart

• Customer Service
• Continuous Improvement
• Machine Building/Assembling
• PFMEA
• 5 Why
• APQP
• DFA
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Vendor & Supplier Management
• Process Development

The BIG payoff

We’re intent on making a difference—for our industries and our communities. You’ll be part of that change while growing your career.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility Statements

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at View email address on ziprecruiter.com or you may call us at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.