QC Engineer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives and ensure that manufacturing processes and products meet all regulatory, customer, and company standards. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, reducing waste, and ensuring product reliability and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards and procedures to ensure product compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze manufacturing processes for improvement opportunities and lead quality-related projects (e.g., FMEA, root cause analysis, corrective actions).
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Production, Supply Chain) to resolve quality issues and improve product performance.
• Conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, or other applicable standards.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by defining quality requirements and ensuring proper validation and qualification processes.
• Perform statistical analysis and use quality tools (e.g., SPC, Six Sigma, Minitab) to monitor and improve process capability and performance. Where Applicable
• Lead investigations into customer complaints and non-conformances; implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Interface with suppliers on quality-related matters, including audits, inspections, and issue resolution.
• Create and maintain documentation such as control plans, inspection instructions, PFMEAs, and quality reports.
• Support the development and maintenance of Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field).
• 3+ years of experience in a quality engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards (ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, FDA/GMP, etc.).
• Proficient in root cause analysis, statistical analysis, and quality tools (e.g., 8D, Fishbone, Pareto, 5 Whys).
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and control plans (especially in automotive or regulated industries).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality software (e.g., Minitab, QMS platforms).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to spend time on the production floor.
• Occasionally lift up to [25/50] pounds.
• Work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven manufacturing environment.