Advanced Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Description GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power , infrastructure, and industrial systems.

We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision.

GTI Values:
Safey I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility

The Advanced Quality Engineer (AQE) supports New Product Introduction (NPI) by ensuring quality is designed and built into products and processes from concept through production launch. This role partners closely with Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

This position requires hands-on experience with both mechanical and electrical systems, along with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality planning, and problem-solving methodologies.

• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning  (APQP) activities for new product introduction and engineering changes, ensuring manufacturability andqualityreadiness.
• Develop and maintain Control Plans, FMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, and Inspection Standardsfor new and existing products.
• Identify critical dimensions and features with customer input, define input variables to control, develop tooling and methodologies to measure features, build systems to record and track measurements, ensure capability to implement SPC in processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain during the design and prototype phases to identify potentialqualityrisks and implement preventative measures.
• Establish and validate process capability (Cp, Cpk) for key manufacturing operations, including steel fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly.
• Drive First Article Inspection (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation for new or modified parts and assemblies.
• Support supplier qualification and evaluation, ensuring critical materials and outsourced processes meet GTI’s specifications and standards.
• Use root cause analysis and structured problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa) to addressqualityissues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Partner with Operations to ensurequalitystandards are built into manufacturing processes — “qualityat the source.”
• Develop inspection and test methods, work instructions, andqualitydocumentation to support standardization across production.
• Lead continuous improvement projects targeting scrap reduction, rework elimination, and first-pass yield improvements.
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits; ensure compliance with ISO 9001and other applicable standards.
• Provide technical training and guidance to technicians and operators onqualitymethods and measurement techniques.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years ofqualityengineering experience in a manufacturing environment — preferably custom steel, structural fabrication, or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success leading NPI and APQPprocesses.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, GD&T, welding, machining, and assembly.
• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining Control Plans, FMEAs, and PPAP documentation.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis tools(8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, DMAIC).
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or equivalentqualitymanagement systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Minitab, Power BI, or otherqualityanalytics tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Certification in CQE, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or related continuous improvement disciplines.
• Experience implementing digital inspection or measurement systems.
• Exposure to electromechanical systemsor integrated modular assemblies.
• Familiarity with weld inspection standards (AWS D1.1) and NDT principles.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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