Quality Engineer

Job Title:

Process Quality Engineer

Job Description

The Process Quality Engineer leads quality improvement and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role focuses on optimizing production processes, reducing cost of poor quality (COPQ), and improving overall operational efficiency using structured problem-solving and data-driven methodologies. The engineer works closely with cross-functional teams to enhance quality performance, strengthen quality systems, and support a mission-driven engineering culture centered on precision and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

* Lead process quality and continuous improvement initiatives across assigned production areas to enhance product quality and operational performance.

* Analyze workflows, space utilization, and production flow to improve efficiency and key quality performance indicators (KPIs).

* Plan and manage quality and process improvement projects, including defining scope, setting timelines, tracking deliverables, and reporting progress to leadership.

* Drive cross-functional quality and automation initiatives in collaboration with engineering, production, and other internal teams.

* Prepare, present, and communicate reports on quality performance, project status, and improvement results to stakeholders and leadership.

* Maintain, update, and improve controlled documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), change controls, and quality records.

* Lead or participate in quality reviews, internal audits, and management discussions to ensure adherence to quality standards and identify improvement opportunities.

* Collaborate with internal teams to investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.

* Apply structured problem-solving tools such as PDCA, 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA, and root cause failure analysis to reduce scrap and COPQ.

* Support and promote continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Lean manufacturing principles, including SPC, FMEA, and DOE.

* Contribute to the development and enhancement of quality systems in alignment with ISO 9001 requirements.

Essential Skills

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or an Associate's degree in a related field with at least 5 years of quality engineering experience.

* At least 2 years of experience in a quality or manufacturing engineering environment.

* Hands-on quality engineering experience, including process quality and continuous improvement activities.

* Proficiency in root cause analysis methods such as PDCA, 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and root cause failure analysis.

* Experience with quality systems and documentation, including CAPA, SOPs, change control, and quality records.

* Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems and requirements.

* Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies such as SPC, FMEA, and DOE.

* Ability to analyze processes and improve quality metrics, including efficiency, COPQ, and production flow.

* Experience with scrap reduction and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

* Strong communication skills to prepare, present, and explain quality performance and project results to leadership and cross-functional teams.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment, particularly in automotive or industrial sectors.

* Exposure to automation, CNC equipment, robotics, and complex mechanical systems in a plant setting.

* Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional, multinational team environment with exposure to global operations and cross-cultural collaboration.

* Interest in developing technical skills and growing into expanded engineering or leadership roles.

* Alignment with a mission-driven engineering culture focused on toughness, high quality, and know-how, with a strong emphasis on precision engineering and continuous product improvement.

Work Environment

The role is based in a stable, high-volume manufacturing facility that supports advanced manufacturing across multiple industries, including automotive and industrial sectors. The environment offers hands-on exposure to automation, CNC machinery, robotics, and complex mechanical systems within a plant setting. The organization emphasizes job stability, consistent production demand, and continuous skill development, providing opportunities to learn manufacturing processes and grow into new roles.

The team operates in a multinational setting with a mix of U.S. and Japanese leadership, fostering a collaborative, cross-cultural work environment. The culture centers on toughness, high quality, and technical know-how, with a strong focus on precision engineering, continuous improvement, and structured problem-solving.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hebron, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Core Benefits…