Quality Engineer

Wright Technical Services is partnering with a leading company in the steel industry to hire a Quality Engineer. This role is ideal for a quality professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and wants to take ownership of quality systems, audits, and customer-facing quality activities.

The Quality Engineer leads  the Quality Support team and ensures the plant’s quality systems meet ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards. This role manages internal audits, corrective actions, document control, and supports automotive customer requirements. The position also investigates nonconforming product issues, drives corrective actions, supports PPAPs, and communicates directly with customers on quality‑related concerns.

• Lead internal process and quality systems audits; manage corrective actions.
• Maintain and update quality documentation and the overall Quality Management System.
• Support automotive requirements including PPAPs, customer‑specific requirements, and problem solving.
• Investigate nonconforming products, lead root‑cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
• Create and maintain Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and contribute to FMEAs.
• Analyze rejection data and prepare weekly/monthly KPI reports.
• Provide guidance across the plant regarding quality standards and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or business with related experience.
• ISO 9001 / TS 16949 internal auditor training; IATF training a plus.
• Understanding of automotive core tools, FMEAs, risk assessment, and corrective action.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and quality‑related databases (e.g., COGNOS).
• Prior operational or manufacturing environment experience (2+ years).
• Familiarity with tube manufacturing or non‑destructive testing is a plus.
• Ability to navigate the plant environment (stairs, bending, lifting up to 30 lbs).

$95,000 per year