Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer / Quality Supervisor to join our manufacturing team. This position is responsible for maintaining and improving quality systems, driving continuous improvement initiatives, supporting ISO compliance, and partnering with production teams to ensure products consistently meet customer and industry standards.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on quality professional with experience in manufacturing, strong problem-solving abilities, and a passion for improving processes, reducing waste, and developing quality-focused teams.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, implement, and continuously improve the company's Quality Management System.
- Support and maintain ISO 9000 quality standards and compliance initiatives.
- Lead continuous improvement projects utilizing SPC, capability studies, Gage R&R, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
- Coordinate and monitor the Corrective Action Request (CAR) process.
- Partner with production teams to identify quality issues and implement long-term solutions.
- Analyze manufacturing data and develop recommendations to improve quality and efficiency.
- Train employees on quality tools, processes, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Participate in APQP activities and support new product and process launches.
- Serve as a quality resource for production, engineering, and management teams.
- Monitor product quality throughout production and ensure compliance with customer specifications.
- Assist in qualifying new equipment and manufacturing processes.
- Maintain quality documentation, reports, and performance metrics.
- Promote environmental, safety, and quality initiatives throughout the facility.
- Support special projects and other quality-related initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma required; technical education or engineering background preferred.
- Manufacturing quality experience required.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9000 Quality Systems.
- Experience with SPC, Gage R&R, capability studies, APQP, and corrective action systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Mechanical or technical manufacturing experience is preferred.
- Quality certifications (ASQ, SQE, ASME, or similar) are a plus.
You should be proficient in:
- Quality Inspection Experience
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
- ISO 22000
- Quality Control Experience
Machines & technologies you'll use: