Quality Engineer

Position Overview

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the consistent production of high-quality fire protection products that meet internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations. This role works closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Materials teams to proactively improve product quality, reduce scrap and rework, and enhance process reliability. Given the life‑safety nature of fire protection products, this position plays a critical role in defect prevention and continuous improvement across the facility.

Understand and abide by all company safety rules, regulations, and policies. Attend all assigned safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions. As required, promptly investigate accidents and near misses, completing appropriate reports and taking action to eliminate root causes.

• Monitor and improve manufacturing processes to ensure products meet quality, safety, and performance requirements.
• Investigate nonconformances, lead root cause analyses, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support new product introductions and process changes to ensure quality requirements are built in from the outset.

• Analyze scrap, rework, and defect data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Lead initiatives to reduce scrap through process optimization, standardization, and error prevention.
• Partner with Operations to implement sustainable corrective actions.

• Identify and implement mistake‑proofing (poka‑yoke) solutions to prevent defects at the source.
• Implement, validate, and sustain vision inspection systems to ensure consistent product quality.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance to maintain inspection system performance.

• Develop, review, and maintain method sheets and work instructions to ensure clear, standardized, and repeatable processes.
• Ensure updates are timely, accurate, and effectively communicated to the shop floor.
• Verify that documented methods align with actual practices and quality requirements.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance and Supply Chain to drive quality improvements.
• Provide real‑time quality support to production teams while reinforcing standards and expectations.
• Participate in cross‑functional continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with applicable quality standards and customer requirements.
• Assist in maintaining quality system documentation and records.

• Promote a culture of quality ownership and accountability at all levels.
• Use data‑driven decision‑making to prioritize, execute, and measure improvement efforts.

• Winning mindset with a consistently positive attitude.
• Hands‑on approach with the ability to quickly learn and effectively use tools and equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read drawings, follow work instructions, and use measurement tools.

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical degree/certification (e.g., Mechatronics, Automation, Mechanical Systems, Quality Engineering, or related fields).
• Basic CAD experience (AutoCAD and/or Solid Works) for viewing and understanding drawings.

This is a manufacturing floor‑based role requiring frequent walking, standing, lifting, and hands‑on interaction with equipment. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams is essential.

• Morning Calls Top Work Place
• Opportunity for growth and innovation
• VPP World Class Safety Program
• Company Events
• Company Matched 401k Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Prescription
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401K matching
• Tuition reimbursement (effective 6 months after hire)