Quality Engineer

Overview

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly-skilled, team-oriented quality engineer to join our growing company. In this position, the quality engineer assures our high level of quality is being maintained. The quality engineer monitors, inspects, and evaluates parts and equipment while complying with applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications.

The quality engineer is technical support for our machine shops and engineering team. They will work closely with these teams to develop and maintain quality standards, work instructions, checklists, and standard operating procedures. Moreover, they assure technicians have the appropriate documentation to meet current standards in place and support continuous improvement activities.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Perform part inspections of machine components
• Maintain inspection sheets and ensure technicians have correct information (drawings, check sheets, write up forms)
• Determines whether tests results are acceptable or not. Communicate those results and hold equipment as necessary
• Check and determine corrective actions for outgoing products
• Analyze plant complaints and work with the team to provide root cause analysis
• Make simple drawing edits (Autocad, Inventor)
• Perform basic maintenance on lab equipment
• Assist in developing quality control procedures and practices
• Final sign off and tagging of equipment prior to shipment
• Develop and maintain work instructions for repairs
• Support engineering projects as required
• Other job duties as assigned by supervisor

Job Skills:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• Advanced math skills
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, and other measuring equipment
• Good decision making skills
• Problem solving skills / Root cause analysis experience (5 Why, A3, 8D)
• Teamwork experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, etc)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Small project management

Educational Requirements:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in Quality Control and/or Continuous Improvement
• Six Sigma Green Belt is preferred, but not required
• Polyworks

Physical Requirements:

• Able to travel up to 15%
• Able to lift 50 lbs

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Company Benefits:

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

  Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

*100% paid by ADS.

Why Join ADS?

Growth Opportunities & Global Presence: With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.

Inclusive and Creative Work Culture: ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance. Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success.

Innovative & Sustainability Focused: Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.

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EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.