Quality Engineer 1

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide daily quality engineering support to manufacturing operations
• Monitor production processes for compliance with procedures and quality requirements
• Support containment, disposition, and resolution of nonconforming material
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities
• Investigate internal and customer-reported quality issues; perform root cause analysis
• Support implementation and verification of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
• Analyze quality data to identify trends, recurring defects, and improvement opportunities
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen events, and process improvement initiatives
• Assist with error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) and process control implementation
• Collect, analyze, and report quality performance metrics; present data-driven recommendations
• Assist with development/revision of quality documentation and support internal audits
• Participate in supplier quality investigations and monitor supplier performance
• Support incoming inspection and customer complaint investigations as needed

Experience Required

• 0 to 2 years of engineering, manufacturing, or quality experience
• Internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Skills & Certifications

• Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving
• Quality tools: Pareto Charts, Control Charts, Fishbone Diagrams, 5 Whys, FMEA
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and MS Office
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret production/quality data
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Bonus: ISO 9001, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, ERP/QMS experience, ASQ certification (or willingness to pursue)

Eligibilities & qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field required
• Ability to work in a combined office/manufacturing floor environment
• Ability to lift/carry/push-pull up to 30 lbs frequently, up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Willingness to travel ~10% (by car/air) for supplier visits, training, or project support
• Weekend and overtime work may be required
• No drug screening required for this assignment