Manufacturing quality engineering

QUALITY ENGINEER

IN OFFICE ONLY

Contract to Hire Permanent Position Schedule: Monday-Friday | Full-Time

We are partnering with a growing precision manufacturer that serves high-tech industries and is committed to quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. This organization is seeking a Quality Systems & Sustaining Engineer to serve as a key leader within the Quality Department, driving quality initiatives, maintaining compliance, and supporting ongoing manufacturing operations.

This is a highly visible role that combines Quality Systems, Sustaining Engineering, Customer Quality, and Continuous Improvement into one impactful position.

Own and maintain the ISO 9001 Quality Management System
Lead internal audits, external certification audits, customer audits, and surveillance audits
Investigate customer complaints, supplier quality concerns, RMAs, and internal non-conformances
Serve as the primary quality contact for customers and quality-related issues
Manage calibration and metrology programs for inspection and measurement equipment
Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities and non-conforming material processes
Analyze quality trends and implement process improvements to reduce scrap, rework, and defects
Lead continuous improvement projects utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma principles
Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, SOPs, forms, and controlled documentation
Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and new product introductions
Facilitate management reviews and quality performance reporting
Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, and Operations teams
Opportunity to lead quality initiatives for a growing manufacturer
Opportunity to drive process improvements and organizational growth
Exposure to advanced manufacturing environments
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading audits and maintaining Quality Management Systems
• Root cause analysis and corrective action experience
• Technical writing and document control experience
• Experience managing calibration programs and quality systems
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications

ISO 9001 Quality Management System experience
CAPA and root cause analysis expertise
Customer quality experience
Strong technical writing skills
Manufacturing quality background
Experience with quality metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement
Strong Microsoft Office proficiency
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
Aerospace, semiconductor, medical device, or precision manufacturing experience
Supplier quality and supplier audit experience
Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping experience
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