Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Junior Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Location: Springfield, NJ 07081
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $55,000–$70,000 per year (Based on Experience)

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented  Junior Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join our manufacturing team in Springfield, NJ.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional with 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing, quality assurance, or process engineering who is looking to grow their career in quality engineering.

The ideal candidate will assist with monitoring product quality, investigating production issues, analyzing quality data, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with Production and Engineering teams while developing hands-on manufacturing quality experience.

Recent graduates with relevant internships or manufacturing experience are encouraged to apply!

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor product quality and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with established specifications.
• Review quality data, production reports, scrap, and rework to identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist with investigating quality issues and identifying root causes.
• Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities.
• Perform routine quality inspections, process audits, and documentation reviews.
• Work with Production and Engineering teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Assist with reducing defects, scrap, and production waste.
• Maintain quality records, reports, and performance tracking.
• Participate in continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Support supplier and customer quality-related concerns as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing, quality assurance, quality control, or process engineering.
• Recent graduates with relevant internships or hands-on manufacturing experience are welcome to apply.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control principles.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of SPC, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, but not required.

Ideal Candidate

• Entry-level or early-career engineering professional.
• Interested in developing a career in manufacturing quality.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and willing to learn.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and collaborating with production teams.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to spend extended periods on the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Reports To: Director of Manufacturing or Plant Manager