Job Description
Job Description
Quality Engineer (Manufacturing Operations)
Company Overview
Well-established industrial manufacturer with integrated production, machining, and assembly operations supporting critical infrastructure and heavy-duty applications. The organization offers long-term stability, strong benefits, and a team-focused culture centered on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Position Summary
This role partners directly with production teams to proactively build quality into manufacturing processes rather than relying solely on inspection. The Quality Engineer works hands-on with operations to reduce defects, improve process consistency, and drive measurable gains in yield, reliability, and overall performance. Success in this position comes from strong floor presence, data-driven problem solving, and collaboration across engineering, maintenance, and leadership teams.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide daily on-the-floor support to production and manufacturing teams
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Monitor processes and identify early signs of variation or risk
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Lead root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions
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Reduce scrap, rework, and downtime through continuous improvement initiatives
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Partner with tooling, maintenance, and engineering on equipment and process changes
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Track and analyze quality and process metrics to drive improvements
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Support quality systems, audits, and standard operating procedures
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Ensure product and process compliance with internal and customer requirements
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
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2+ years of quality or manufacturing engineering experience in an industrial setting
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Experience with structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methods
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Strong mechanical/process aptitude and comfort working in a production environment
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Proficiency with Excel or similar data analysis tools
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CAD or technical drawing experience is a plus
Work Environment
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Primarily production floor based
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Exposure to typical industrial conditions including noise, heat, and dust