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A Quality Engineer is needed to lead continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and quality system initiatives in a regulated electro-mechanical manufacturing environment. The role partners with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to improve process performance, support audits and customer quality requirements, and ensure compliance with industry quality standards. Client Details An established manufacturer serving highly regulated industries is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive continuous improvement, support quality management systems, lead root cause investigations, and enhance production processes. This role partners with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure product quality, compliance, audit readiness, and operational excellence through Lean and data-driven quality methodologies. Description Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and structured problem-solving methodologies to reduce defects and improve operational performance. Conduct root cause investigations, corrective actions, and nonconformance management to drive sustainable quality improvements. Develop and maintain quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, control plans, inspection plans, and quality records. Support internal, customer, and certification audits while helping ensure compliance with industry quality standards and regulatory requirements. Partner with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to improve manufacturing processes, support new product introductions, and resolve quality issues. Analyze quality metrics, process capability, and performance trends to identify risks, prioritize actions, and enhance product quality. Manage supplier and customer quality activities, including inspections, returned product investigations, quality reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. Profile Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, with experience supporting quality initiatives in a manufacturing environment. 1-3 years experience in quality engineering within electro-mechanical, aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries. Strong working knowledge of quality management systems and compliance standards, including AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements. Hands-on experience leading continuous improvement efforts using Lean, PDCA, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies. Skilled in root cause analysis, corrective actions, PFMEA, control plans, process capability studies, and statistical quality tools. Effective collaborator with the ability to build relationships and influence cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, production, and supply chain. Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to interpret technical drawings, manage quality documentation, and present data-driven recommendations. Job Offer Opportunity to play a key role in shaping and advancing a growing quality and continuous improvement program. Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, production, and supply chain teams. Hands-on involvement with Lean manufacturing, process improvement, and structured problem-solving initiatives. Responsibility for driving quality system enhancements and supporting compliance with recognized industry standards. Participation in customer-facing quality activities, audits, inspections, and product quality investigations. Opportunity to lead impactful projects focused on process capability, defect reduction, and operational excellence. A collaborative, team-oriented environment that values employee engagement, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement. 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.