Process Quality Engineer

Vaco is hiring for a Quality Assurance Engineer Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Compensation: $116-$129k/annually Position Summary The Quality Process Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing process quality. The role focuses on ensuring production processes are efficient, capable, repeatable, and compliant with established quality standards. This person will work closely with production, engineering, and operations to reduce defects, improve process controls, solve quality issues, and drive continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing operation. Core Responsibilities Process Quality Support quality performance across assigned manufacturing/production areas. Develop and maintain: Process documentation Control plans Work instructions Monitor key manufacturing quality metrics, including: Yield Scrap Rework Process capability Ensure established process controls are consistently followed. Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action Lead investigations into manufacturing and quality issues. Use structured problem-solving/root cause analysis methodologies. Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Verify corrective actions are effective. Identify process improvements that prevent recurring defects or quality problems. Production/Floor Support Work directly with production teams to resolve quality concerns in real time. Provide guidance and training on: Quality standards Inspection methods Quality best practices Conduct process audits. Reinforce compliance with established manufacturing procedures. Continuous Improvement Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, defects, variation, and improvement opportunities. Support initiatives focused on: Reducing variation Reducing scrap/rework Improving efficiency Improving product quality Partner with engineering and operations on process optimization projects. Quality Management System Ensure compliance with company quality standards and applicable QMS requirements. Maintain required process and quality documentation. Support internal and external audits. Participate in broader quality initiatives designed to improve operational performance. New Products & Processes Support quality planning and validation for new products and manufacturing processes. Help ensure processes are production-ready prior to launch. Develop inspection plans and supporting quality documentation for new operations. Qualifications Required / Target Background Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred. 5+ years of quality engineering or manufacturing quality experience. Hands-on experience working in a manufacturing environment. Working knowledge of: Quality systems/QMS Continuous improvement methodologies Statistical analysis Quality improvement/problem-solving tools Strong analytical and root cause problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively across production, engineering, and operations. Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Proficient with Microsoft Office and standard business software. Lean certification Six Sigma certification Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here ( Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.