Quality Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-04
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA -
Engineering
Quality Engineering
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Quality Engineer3 days ago Requisition
POSITION SUMMARY: The Quality Engineer will report to the Plant Quality Leader and will be responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the quality management system, inspection methods, and process controls in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive root cause analysis and corrective action, document inspection instructions and control plans, and maintain control documents per ISO requirements.
The Quality Engineer will also be responsible for supplier quality, calibration and gage control, and the disposition of nonconforming material, and must maintain a strong working knowledge in the safe operating procedures for compressed natural gas and the various compliance requirements affiliated with CNG fuel systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop, implement, and improve quality plans, inspection methods, and process controls in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.
- Maintain and continuously improve the ISO 9001 quality management system; maintain control documents per ISO requirements and support internal and external audits.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) for internal nonconformances, supplier issues, and customer complaints using 5-Why, fishbone, and 8D methodologies.
- Develop and document step-by-step inspection work instructions, control plans, and quality records for assigned products.
- Perform (process) failure modes and effects analysis ((P)
FMEA), process capability studies (Cp/Cpk), and statistical process control (SPC) to reduce variation and defects. - Track and report quality KPIs (scrap, rework, first-pass yield, and cost of poor quality) and drive improvement projects using six sigma tools and methodologies.
- Manage the calibration and gage control program, including gage R&R studies and measurement system analysis.
- Perform supplier quality activities including incoming inspection requirements, supplier corrective action requests (SCAR), first article inspection (FAI), and supplier audits.
- Support new product introduction through design reviews, first article inspections, and validation of manufacturing and inspection processes via prototypes, multi-disciplined teams, and various analytical tools.
- Review and disposition nonconforming material (MRB); manage containment, sorting, and rework activities within both the fabrication and production areas.
- Participate and lead in cross-functional team reviews; collect and tabulate metrics; gather and analyze quality data and present findings to management.
- Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and BOMs (Bill of Materials) to establish inspection criteria and acceptance requirements.
- Specify, cost justify, and qualify inspection tooling, gages, fixtures, and test equipment; evaluate and recommend vendors, materials, and equipment with justification and ROI analysis.
- Maintain a strong working knowledge in the safe operating procedures for compressed natural gas and the various compliance requirements affiliated with CNG fuel systems.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor of Science in Quality/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering from an accredited college and 5 years’ quality engineering experience, preferably with OEM or engine manufacturing, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems is a requirement.
- Experience with root cause analysis, CAPA/8D, (P)
FMEA, control plans, SPC, and six sigma methodologies. - Experience with inspection equipment, GD&T, and measurement system analysis (gage R&R, calibration).
- Strong problem-solving, statistical, and data analysis skills.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) is a plus.
- Working knowledge of CAD software (Autodesk Inventor/AutoCAD) and fabrication/CNC processes is a plus.
- Must be willing to travel.
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