Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer – 1st Shift At Orion Castings, the Quality Engineer oversees all Quality Assurance functions at the plant level throughout product launch and lifetime cycles. Operating in a collaborative manufacturing environment, the Quality Engineer works closely with internal production teams and external customers to ensure products and processes meet predetermined technical and regulatory specifications. Compensation & Benefits Compensation: $64,700 – $86,600 / year (Salary based on experience) Schedule: 1st Shift Growth & Education: Tuition Reimbursement and structured Career Development programs Retirement: 401(k) with company matching Healthcare: Health insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dental & Vision: Comprehensive dental and vision insurance plans Life Insurance: Employer‑provided life insurance Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) Principal Duties and Responsibilities QMS Compliance: Ensure the organization’s Quality Management System conforms to customer, internal, AS9100/ISO9001, and regulatory/legal requirements. Direct the activities of the AS/ISO Administrator to maintain system integrity. Standards & Procedures: Establish, monitor, and evaluate procedures for maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, and safety across all manufacturing lines. Product Launches (APQP & PPAP): Oversee APQP activity at the plant level regarding the development and documentation of Process Flow, PFMEA, and Control Plans. Prepare and submit customer PPAPs. Customer Liaison: Act as the primary technical liaison with external parties on matters relating to quality, including managing timely responses to customer corrective action requests (RMA) and returned products. Continuous Improvement: Organize, promote, and lead companywide quality improvement efforts using data collection, control charting, dimensional inspection, and experimental design techniques. Work Instructions & Training: Oversee the preparation, implementation, and maintenance of Quality Control work instructions, and lead the training of value stream personnel in statistical methods. Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Actively participate in production meetings with sales, engineering, programming, and manufacturing teams to identify areas for quality improvement. Team Development: Drive growth, track performance, and provide training resources within the quality department to support succession planning and internal career pathing. Qualifications & Skills Education: Bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical discipline. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of related quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally involving machining or metal casting. Problem Solving: Strong analytical ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions from extensive mathematical or diagram‑based technical instructions. Communication: Advanced written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively interact with, influence, and build trust across all levels of the organization—from floor production associates to corporate senior leadership. Software Proficiency: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Minitab statistical analysis software. Location & Relocation This position is based on site at our North Billerica, MA facility. Relocation assistance is not available; local candidates or those willing to relocate at their own expense will be considered. Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Orion Castings is unable to provide visa sponsorship (such as H‑1B) for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr