Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Our client is a premier steel manufacturer with over 125 years of industry leadership, supplying top-tier, high-grade steel to a variety of industries. They have over 1000 employees onsite at this location and they are continuing to grow. They are currently seeking a Quality Engineer with a strong background in the steel/heavy industrial industries.

Job Description

• Support quality assurance efforts within a large-scale manufacturing environment by ensuring products meet customer specifications and internal standards
• Partner closely with operations to provide metallurgical and technical support across production
• Analyze process and product data to identify opportunities for quality improvement
• Lead and support root cause investigations, rejection analysis, and corrective actions
• Perform internal audits and maintain compliance with quality systems and procedure
• Develop and present quality reports and participate in quality-related meetings
• Conduct daily floor audits to ensure operations are running within defined parameters
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency and product quality

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience within steel or heavy industrial manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of quality systems, with exposure to ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 preferred
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive process improvements
• Hands-on experience with root cause analysis, problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships with operations and engineering teams
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in a plant environment
• Self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-driven setting

What's on Offer

• Salary typically between $70K-$100K depending on experience
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• 401k with ~6% company match
• PTO starting at 2 weeks, increasing to 3 week

Job summary: Sector Engineering & Manufacturing, Sub Sector Quality, Technical, Industry Industrial / Manufacturing, Location East Chicago, Contract Type Permanent, Consultant name Max Sinton, Job Reference JN-062026-7033305