Quality And Reliability Engineer

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* Quality and Reliability Engineer

Job Description

This role supports all value streams and departments involved in the manufacturing and assembly of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical sub-assemblies. The Quality and Reliability Engineer drives operational improvements and develops practical solutions to quality and reliability issues, using customer and internal metrics such as on-time delivery, QPPM, first pass yield, and inventory turns to measure success. This position requires a hands-on engineer who can work independently as the primary quality engineer on site, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and respond quickly to changing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

* Drove timely resolution of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) by partnering with quality, operations, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams to ensure issues were investigated, documented, and closed within agreed timelines.

* Provided technical and investigative support for internal, supplier, and customer nonconformances, including containment actions, root cause analysis, failure investigations, claim validation, and product purges.

* Managed corrective action tracking systems and quality databases; prepared stakeholder responses, monthly quality reports, and communicated trends, risks, and continuous improvement opportunities.

* Supported ISO 9001 quality management system, internal audits, customer audits, and served as primary liaison for customer SQEs, coordinating documentation, evidence, and on‑site visits.

* Contributed to production quality and reliability by supporting RMA, MRB, FAI, supplier performance improvement, technician training, and maintaining clear, up‑to‑date operational and quality documentation.

Essential Skills

* 2-4 years of relevant work experience in quality engineering and/or reliability engineering.

* Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

* Hands-on experience with corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes and nonconformance reports.

* Experience investigating claims and customer or internal nonconformance reports, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

* Proficiency with 8D problem-solving methodologies and FMEA for risk assessment and mitigation.

* Working knowledge of Lean concepts and 5S methodologies in a manufacturing or assembly environment.

* Understanding of pneumatic and electronic control systems sufficient to answer assembly questions from technicians in a timely manner.

* Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems and willingness to support internal audits.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Experience in semiconductor or related high-tech manufacturing environments, particularly supporting complex equipment and systems.

* Familiarity with supporting large equipment manufacturers and their requirements in areas such as chemical or electrical systems.

* Proficiency with Solid Works or other CAD systems to support fixture design and documentation.

* Experience preparing and presenting written reports for customer and supplier visits, including findings and corrective action plans.

* Experience hosting customer and supplier visits and acting as a primary technical and quality point of contact.

* Comfort working in a highly dynamic, adaptable, and less structured environment that requires flexibility and mental agility.

* Demonstrated ability to support internal audit activities and contribute to continuous improvement of the quality management system.

* Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to customer or supplier facilities as needed.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site position with standard hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role is based in a manufacturing and assembly environment that produces pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical sub-assemblies. You will work closely with technicians, engineers, and cross-functional teams on the production floor and in office settings. The environment is dynamic and fast-paced, with frequent…