Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Our client, an established manufacturing organization, is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to strengthen quality performance, develop frontline talent, and help drive operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on quality professional who enjoys being close to production, solving problems, and making a measurable impact on manufacturing operations.

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of plant-level quality initiatives, lead a small team, and partner directly with operations leadership. The ideal candidate brings practical manufacturing quality experience, proven leadership skills, and a continuous improvement mindset. With a stable weekday schedule, potential flexibility on Fridays, and the opportunity to influence quality practices across production shifts, this role offers an attractive balance of leadership, technical responsibility, and professional growth.

• Competitive compensation with eligibility for a performance-based bonus.
• Direct access to plant leadership and meaningful influence over quality decisions.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a small team supporting multiple production shifts.
• Hands-on involvement in quality improvement, operational problem-solving, and process development.
• Potential relocation assistance for qualified candidates, subject to approval.

• Oversee daily manufacturing quality activities, ensuring production processes and finished products consistently meet established requirements.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to quality technicians supporting day and night operations.
• Strengthen plant quality procedures, inspection practices, and documentation systems to improve consistency and accountability.
• Investigate production defects, identify underlying causes, and coordinate corrective actions that prevent recurring issues.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and operations personnel to resolve quality concerns and improve production performance.
• Coordinate quality reviews, internal assessments, and compliance documentation to support operational readiness.
• Identify opportunities to reduce defects, improve manufacturing efficiency, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

• 4+ years' experience in manufacturing quality assurance, quality engineering, or plant-level quality management.
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or leading employees in a production or industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of quality control methods, defect investigation, corrective actions, and manufacturing process improvement.
• Ability to maintain quality records, develop practical procedures, and support effective quality management practices.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate across production teams and management.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline preferred; substantial relevant manufacturing experience may be considered.
• Experience with manufacturing quality systems and industry standards is beneficial, but specific certifications and industry backgrounds are not required.