Quality Engineer
Listed on 2026-08-07
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
We are currently seeking a Quality Engineer. The role focuses on ensuring that products, processes, and systems meet internal quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines. The Quality Engineer leads validation planning, inspection control, metrology systems, and serves as the main point of contact for customer concerns and Non‑Conforming Material Reports (NCMRs).
Professional AttributesThe Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products, processes, and systems meet internal quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines. The role focuses on validation planning, inspection control, metrology systems, and cross‑functional quality support. The Quality Engineer also serves as the main quality point of contact for customer concerns and is responsible for leading the review and disposition of Non‑Conforming Material Reports (NCMRs).
DesiredSkills and Experience
Develop, review, and execute equipment, process, and product validation protocols including IQ, OQ, PQ. Define and manage validation master plans, schedules and test methods.
Design and implement effective inspection strategies for incoming materials, in-process production, and final product release. Create and maintain inspection criteria, control plans and visual aids based on product specifications.
Oversee calibration and maintenance of all measurement and inspection equipment. Conduct MSA including Gage R&R.
Review and evaluate Non‑Conforming Material Reports. Lead disposition decisions and document actions.
Act as main point of contact for customer quality concerns, audits, and issue resolution.
Ensure compliance with ISO, and participate in internal and external quality audits.
Lead or support root cause investigations and CAPA implementation using structured tools.
Collect, analyze, and present quality data including inspection results, validation outcomes, calibration status and nonconformance trends.
Support supplier qualification processes and evaluate supplier performance.
Take on additional responsibilities to support the team and meet operational priorities.
- Communication:
Strong verbal and written communication skills to interface with teams and customers. - Presentation:
Excellent analytical skills to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions. - System:
Proficient in QMS, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite. - Analytics:
Familiar with statistical tools (SPC, MSA), FMEA, control plans, and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or equivalent).
- 3–5 years of experience in quality engineering in a manufacturing environment.
- In-depth knowledge of validation methodologies (IQ/OQ/PQ), inspection planning, and metrology systems.
- Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, GD&T, and control plans.
- Experience with quality tools and statistical analysis techniques (SPC, MSA, FMEA, Gage R&R).
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, or other relevant standards.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with quality software tools (e.g., Minitab, QMS platforms) is a plus.
- The work environment is usually in an office within a manufacturing facility with low to moderate noise level.
- Ability to work well with others one‑on‑one, remote, via video and phone.
- Ability to work independently.
Westfall-Technik is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or…
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