Quality Engineer

Job Overview

Non-automotive, fast‑paced manufacturer is seeking a Quality Engineer to develop and maintain quality systems that meet QMS standards and customer requirements. The role reports directly to the Owner of the company.

• Quality System Compliance: Develop and maintain all quality assurance policies, procedures, and work instructions to remain in full compliance.
• Root Cause & Corrective Action: Lead root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans alongside the production team, including documentation.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare and manage customer submission packages, including PPAPs, quality plans, flowcharts, and FMEAs.
• Engineering Support: Assist in designing gage and check fixture concepts and perform dimensional layouts and process capability measurements.
• Customer Liaison: Serve as the "voice of the company" during customer meetings to review and resolve quality matters.
• Department Leadership: Manage a small quality assurance team by hiring and training personnel, directing all quality audit and inspection activities to meet customer requirements.

• Minimum education: Associate's degree required;
  Bachelor's preferred.
• Experience: 2–5 years of manufacturing quality engineering experience.
• Root cause analysis and corrective action skills.
• Knowledge of QMS systems such as ISO, IATF, etc.
• Knowledge of PPAPs.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T.
• Knowledge of SPC.
• Preferred (not required): CQE certification and supervision of others.

The company offers bonus potential, a 401(k) plan, medical benefits, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and life insurance.

Akron, Ohio. Candidates are preferred to be local to the Akron area. No relocation is available.