Quality Engineer - Manufacturing

Quality Engineer position open to support process control, product quality, and continuous improvement within a precision machining manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with the Quality Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, improve process capability, and support both existing and new product initiatives.

This is an on-site, first-shift opportunity with long-term growth potential. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Support the Quality Manager with internal system and process audits
• Maintain and improve quality documentation, procedures, and records
• Serve as a point of contact for customer quality communications and issue resolution
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions
• Support APQP activities for new product launches and ongoing production
• Develop and maintain Process Flows, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and PPAP documentation
• Monitor and analyze SPC data to improve process capability and reduce variation
• Perform dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, and comparators; interface with CMM inspection processes
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with quality support for additional locations and new product intake as the organization grows

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or quality engineering role
• Working knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, and SPC
• Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints
• Hands-on experience with precision measurement tools; CMM familiarity preferred
• Quality certifications such as CQE, CQA, CQT, or Certified Quality Auditor are a plus

This role is well-suited for a quality professional looking to grow within a structured manufacturing environment while gaining exposure to new product development and multi-site support.

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