Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

US Engine Valve is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to support and maintain our Quality Management System. This role is ideal for a candidate who enjoys analyzing production and laboratory data, investigating deviations, and driving corrective and preventive actions to eliminate quality issues and prevent recurrence.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative, team-oriented professional who works effectively across multiple departments. This individual will play a key role in identifying trends, improving processes, and ensuring product quality, consistency, and compliance with internal and external standards. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Able to read and understand blueprints and technical literature.
• Support investigations into customer defects and nonconformances / quality events.
• Track, trend, and analyze data to identify reoccurring issues, generate reports and lead investigations and quality events.
• Develop and maintain pFMEAs and Control Plans.
• Conduct process capability and statistical analysis.
• Develop and maintain Statistical Process Control programs.
• Perform Gauge R&R and Measure System Analysis.
• Evaluate and improve inspection methods and quality procedures.
• Support internal and external customer audits.
• Help support organizational compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, USEV and customer standards.
• Help monitor and maintain USEV’s quality system.
• Support production in a manner that maximizes efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.

Qualifications:

• 4-year degree in Engineering with 2 years of experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with quality systems, data analysis, and continuous improvement tools preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong computer skills are required: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, etc.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and Power BI strongly preferred.
• Experience with Minitab strongly preferred.
• Superior problem-solving ability.
• Strong professional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and interpret blueprints.

Why Join US Engine Valve:

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on product quality and operational excellence.
• Collaborative and team-focused work environment.
• Career growth and development opportunities.