Quality Engineer (Richmond)

Avanciers is seeking a highly skilled Quality Engineer for an exciting opportunity with one of our Fortune 500 clients

Role: Quality Engineer

Location: Richmond, VA – Onsite

Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Duration: 6-Month Contract with potential for extension or conversion

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer 3 to support quality assurance, manufacturing quality, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have an Engineering degree, strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills, and solid technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or electronics components, with preference for electrical/electronics experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Quality Plans, Control Plans, inspection checklists, Critical to Quality (CTQ) parameters, and Q-gates.
• Monitor and analyze First Pass Yield (FPY) metrics and implement strategies to improve product quality and production efficiency.
• Investigate customer complaints, perform thorough root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during customer audits, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and certification audits including UL, CSA, and ISO.
• Perform Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) analysis and implement initiatives to reduce defects, improve efficiency, and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Map manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects focused on quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Apply quality and problem-solving methodologies including FMEA, 8D, 5 Why, SPC, DMAIC, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, 5S, and other quality tools.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations on complex quality issues and support improvements in customer satisfaction and operational performance.
• Ensure quality processes and products comply with applicable industry standards and customer requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years of Quality Engineering experience , preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills with hands-on experience using structured quality methodologies.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or electronics components, with electrical/electronics experience preferred.
• Experience with quality tools including FMEA, 7 QC Tools, 5S, 5 Why, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, SPC, DMAIC, and 8D Root Cause Analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Familiarity with standards such as UL1561, NEMA ST-20, IEEE C57.12.01, IEEE C57.12.91, DOE 2016, UL891, and CSA C22.2.
• Experience supporting customer, manufacturing, certification, or quality audits.
• Master’s degree in Engineering is a plus.