Quality Engineer

Job Summary:

Implement and maintain quality assurance standards for products and manufacturing processes. This role is responsible for utilizing core quality tools (FMEA, Control Plans, SPC) to prevent defects, reduce process variation, and support the resolution of internal quality issues.

Qualifications

Quality Engineer I

Job Summary:

Implement and maintain quality assurance standards for products and manufacturing processes. This role is responsible for utilizing core quality tools (FMEA, Control Plans, SPC) to prevent defects, reduce process variation, and support the resolution of internal quality issues.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None. This is a salary exempt entry/junior-level individual contributor role.

• Reports to: Quality Engineering Manager (Guided by QE Lead).

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain key process control documents, including Process Flow Diagrams, FMEAs, and Control Plans.
• Conduct basic process capability studies and utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Participate in APQP teams, assisting with the creation and validation of necessary quality deliverables.
• Lead small-to-medium scale root cause analysis efforts and implement sustainable corrective actions (CARs).
• Work closely with the Quality Control team to establish clear inspection standards and resolve measurement system issues (MSA).

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong technical aptitude.
• Strong written, verbal and telephone communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills
• Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office and function-specific software.
• Strong attention to detail & organizational skills.
• Desire to solve problems and learn new processes.
• Some travel may be required (<5%)

Education and Experience:

• 0-3 years’ experience as a Quality Engineer or similar technical quality role.
• Required Certification: Formal training in core quality tools or methodologies is highly desirable

 

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work on your feet on the plant floor for extender periods
• Must be able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods
• Must be able to perform minor heavy lifting