Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer plays a key role in ensuring that products meet rigorous quality standards within a certified Quality Management System environment. This position focuses on driving continuous improvement, leading quality initiatives, and supporting manufacturing and production teams through data-driven analysis, root cause investigation, and robust corrective actions. The role requires strong technical expertise, hands-on experience with quality tools and equipment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation that support a certified Quality Management System (such as ISO 9001, TS, or AS9100).
• Plan and conduct quality inspections and audits to verify compliance with internal procedures, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Create and manage sampling plans and inspection criteria to ensure consistent product quality and process control.
• Perform root cause analysis and lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Apply DMAIC and other continuous improvement methodologies to optimize processes, reduce defects, and enhance overall product quality.
• Develop, maintain, and review FMEA documentation to identify potential failure modes and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Use statistical analysis tools and quality data reporting to monitor performance, identify trends, and support data-driven decision making.
• Lead quality initiatives across manufacturing and production environments, driving engagement and accountability for quality standards.
• Train and provide direction to quality inspectors and other team members on quality procedures, inspection techniques, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and supply chain, to address quality concerns and support new product or process introductions.
• Utilize measurement and testing equipment, such as gauges, micrometers, and voltmeters, to verify product conformance and support troubleshooting activities.
• Prepare clear, accurate technical reports, quality metrics, and documentation to communicate findings, recommendations, and status updates.
• Support automotive industry projects and large OEM customer requirements by ensuring that quality standards and specifications are consistently met.
• Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, maintaining strong organization and attention to detail in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of the Quality Management System by recommending enhancements to procedures, tools, and methodologies.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, or a closely related field.
• Approximately 3+ years of quality engineering or quality management experience within certified Quality Management System environments (such as ISO 9001, TS, or AS9100).
• Demonstrated experience working in Quality Engineering and QMS environments for 2–5 years.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.
• Strong knowledge of ISO and QMS standards, including ISO 9001, and their application in manufacturing and production settings.
• Hands-on experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions (CAPA), DMAIC, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis tools and methods used in quality engineering.
• Experience with quality data reporting and interpretation of quality metrics.
• Experience developing and maintaining quality procedures, inspections, audits, sampling plans, and FMEA documentation.
• Ability to lead quality initiatives and provide direction to quality inspectors and other team members.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills in manufacturing and production environments.
• Experience using measurement and testing equipment such as gauges, micrometers, and voltmeters.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and macros, and strong data analysis capabilities.
• Strong technical writing skills for creating clear procedures, reports, and…