Process Quality Engineer

Vaco is hiring for a Process Quality Engineer

Location:

Ft Lauderdale, FL

Compensation: $116-$129k/annually

Responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing process quality by ensuring production processes are efficient, capable, and compliant with quality standards. This individual partners closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, reduce defects, strengthen process controls, and promote a culture of quality throughout the operation.

• Support quality performance across assigned production areas.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, control plans, and work instructions.
• Monitor key process metrics including yield, scrap, rework, and overall process capability.
• Ensure process controls are implemented and consistently followed.

• Lead investigations into quality concerns using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions.
• Identify opportunities to prevent recurring quality issues through process improvements.

• Partner with production teams to resolve quality concerns in real time.
• Provide guidance and training on quality standards, inspection methods, and best practices.
• Conduct process audits and reinforce adherence to established procedures.

• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing variation, improving efficiency, and enhancing product quality.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations on process optimization projects.

• Ensure compliance with company quality standards and applicable quality management systems.
• Maintain process documentation and support internal and external audits.
• Participate in quality initiatives that strengthen overall operational performance.

• Assist with quality planning and validation for new products and manufacturing processes.
• Support process readiness prior to production launch.
• Develop inspection plans and quality documentation for new operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Five or more years of quality engineering or manufacturing quality experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and quality improvement tools.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and standard business software.
• Ability to build relationships across production, engineering, and operations while thriving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law.

The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact  . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications.

Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation,…