Job Description

Quality Engineer – Manufacturing

Compensation: Up to $95,000 base + Quarterly Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k) Contribution

Role Overview

The Quality Engineer ensures the highest level of product quality and compliance within a regulated manufacturing environment. This role supports quality management systems, regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and internal standards. The Quality Engineer drives disciplined execution of quality processes, supports audits, leads root-cause investigations, and contributes to a zero-defect culture across all production operations.

This position is hands-on, detail-focused, and essential to maintaining product integrity, documentation accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Actively supports and promotes safety at all times — safety is always first
• Ensures products meet all internal, regulatory, and customer quality standards
• Supports internal and external audits, including regulatory, customer, and third-party audits
• Supports Quality Manuals, procedures, and required training
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements
• Promotes and supports a zero-defect culture

Inspection, Testing & Documentation

• Supports methods to inspect, test, and evaluate products and production equipment
• Performs dimensional inspections using micrometers, calipers, bore gages, height gages, and optical comparators
• Interprets drawings, certifications, and industry specifications
• Creates APQP/PPAP documentation and First Article Inspection reports
• Supports MRB activities and optimal disposition of non-conforming material
• Maintains and communicates monthly quality metrics

Root Cause, Corrective Action & Continuous Improvement

• Investigates customer concerns and warranty returns through structured corrective action
• Conducts root-cause analysis and drives continuous improvement initiatives
• Collects and analyzes data to support quality improvements and process stability
• Audits internal processes for compliance to procedures and customer requirements
• Audits supplier quality and manufacturing processes for compliance to purchase orders and specifications

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Works closely with production, engineering, supply chain, and leadership teams
• Builds strong working relationships across all levels of the organization and with customers
• Communicates effectively, adapts quickly, and demonstrates initiative in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• 5+ years of quality engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (industrial, mechanical, manufacturing, electrical) or related technical field; equivalent experience considered
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and advanced Excel (including pivot tables)
• Strong statistics and data-analysis capability
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment

You should be proficient in:

• Aerospace Manufacturing
• PPAP Process Experience