Quality Engineer

Job Details

Job Location: Wabash Castings - Wabash, IN 46992Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $67,637.00 - $101,497.00 Salary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our growing manufacturing team. This role is critical in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. If you are passionate about problem-solving, process improvement, and working hands-on in a production environment, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support quality initiatives across production, including core, mold, and finishing processes

• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and drive corrective and preventive actions

• Conduct root cause analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys) and implement sustainable solutions

• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with quality standards

• Partner with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve processes and reduce defects

• Assist with customer quality concerns, investigations, and documentation

• Maintain and improve quality documentation, procedures, and work instructions

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• Experience in a manufacturing or foundry environment preferred

• Strong knowledge of quality systems, continuous improvement, and statistical analysis

• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and quality standards

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally

• Self-motivated, organized, and proactive with a strong attention to detail

Why Join Us

• Be part of a team that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement

• Opportunity to make a real impact on processes and product performance

• Supportive leadership and a collaborative work environment

• Competitive pay and benefits package

• Long-term growth and development opportunities

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and interpret quality standards for parts.
• Customer liaison for quality related topics.
• Supplier quality liaison for quality related topics.
• Support CI (Continuous Improvement), CAR (Corrective Actions) and QMS (Quality Management System) improvements.
• Perform quality and process product audits.
• Analyze product data.
• Train Team on systems, standards and tools.
• Supports TS16949 and ISO14001 initiatives.
• And, any additional duties that may be assigned by Management.

 

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent ability communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent computer skills; and, record keeping skills.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions.
• Ability to maintain and provide current understanding of industry best practices and technology trends.
• Ability to lead projects to create a collaborative working environment; and, ability to provide leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to make decisions, results driven and strong follow through skills.
• Ability to train others to quality issues as they arise.
• Ability to pay close attention to details; good analytical problem solving ability.
• Ability to deal comfortably with all levels within the organization; ability to contribute in a cross functional collaborative environment.

 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• BS Degree in business, management or other related discipline.
• At least 3 years progressive experience in Quality. Preferably automotive environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Normal work environment - office, factory and store room with minimal exposure to noise, odors, dust and drafts. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; balance and stoop; and push pull, transfer, move, lift up to 25 lbs and