Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

The GEMU Group is an established leader in the manufacturing of valves and control systems, with a history extending over 50 years. This global company combines innovative technology with longstanding tradition. As a privately-owned business, GEMU is recognized for its commitment to quality and innovation in the industry. The company supports a large global workforce of over 2,400 employees, which plays a crucial role in its ongoing expansion and achievement.

Join Our Dynamic Team!

We are looking for a detail-driven Quality Engineer to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will develop and maintain quality systems, lead root cause investigations, and serve as a technical resource for quality across production and engineering. Your work directly supports our commitment to delivering products that meet the highest customer and regulatory standards.

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures, work instructions, and inspection plans in accordance with ISO 9001 and customer requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) investigations for internal nonconformances, customer complaints, and supplier quality issues.
• Perform first article inspections (FAI), in-process inspections, and final product inspections to verify conformance to drawings and specifications.
• Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends, drive corrective actions, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to management.
• Support and participate in internal and external audits, including ISO certification, customer, and supplier audits.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain to review and approve engineering changes, deviations, and waivers.
• Manage the disposition of nonconforming material (NCM), including tagging, segregation, rework, scrap, and supplier returns.
• Maintain and improve the calibration program for measuring and test equipment (MTE) in compliance with applicable standards.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities by reviewing design documentation, conducting process capability studies, and establishing acceptance criteria.
• Assist in supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and development to ensure incoming material quality.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation including control plans, FMEAs, MSA reports, and process flow diagrams.
• Train production and quality personnel on quality standards, procedures, and inspection methods.
• Operate precision measurement equipment including calipers, micrometers, CMMs, and optical comparators.
• Act as a point of contact for quality-related customer communications and support customer-specific quality requirements.
• Additional duties as business needs require.

This is a full‑time, onsite position. Core hours follow a standard manufacturing schedule, with occasional flexibility required during audits or critical production events.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or an equivalent quality management system.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis tools such as 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and FMEA methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC), process capability analysis (Cpk), and data‑driven decision making.
• Proficiency with quality software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with valve, fluid control, or industrial manufacturing processes preferred.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification preferred.
• Experience with precision measurement tools and CMM operation preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Effective written and verbal communication across all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner cross‑functionally with production, engineering, and supply chain teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a structured, data‑driven approach.
• Reliability, accountability, and a strong sense of professional ethics.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.