Quality Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for the supervision and day-to-day coordination of the quality team, as well as supporting and continuously improving quality systems and lean manufacturing processes in a dynamic production environment. This role ensures compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100 standards and leads initiatives that improve product quality, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with a strong background in engineered metal products, process validation, and team supervision.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the facility and safety and wellness of all team members.
• Responsible to ensure process adherence to all applicable quality policies and procedures to assure quality product with and awareness of product safety.
• Communicate regularly with all members of the team to maintain a high level of morale.
• Supervise and support the quality team to ensure daily goals and quality standards are met
• Maintain and ensure compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO 9001:2015/ AS9100 requirements
• Develop and implement process control plans, inspection instructions, and equipment validation protocols/
• Lead or support failure investigations and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to resolution
• Utilize tools such as FMEA, DOE, CpK, GR&R, and root cause analysis to improve processes and reduce defects
• Coordinate and support internal audits, customer audits, and third party audits
• Maintain and manage quality records, audit documentation, and related reporting systems
• Monitor and manage nonconforming product, ensuring timely resolution and proper documentation
• Track and analyze quality metrics, providing recommendations for continuous improvement
• Conduct training for team members on quality standards, inspection techniques, and lean tools
• Act as a point of contact for customer quality concerns and ensure appropriate follow-up
• Lead or contribute to lean manufacturing projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• All other duties as assigned

IDEAL EXPERIENCE:

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on quality engineering and team supervision. A background in engineered metal products, including tubing and machining in both high- and low-volume production, is highly preferred. Candidates should be experienced in failure/root cause analysis, ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 compliance, inspection planning, and corrective/preventive actions. Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma tools and experience driving measurable improvements in quality and throughput are also desirable.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on quality
• Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 and quality systems.
• Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience in a related environment preferred.
• Experience supervising or leading small teams within a production or quality environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10-25 lbs and occasionally list and/or move up to 10-25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must maintain hand-eye coordination sufficient to see and read data that may not be well written.