Quality Engineer - Precision Hardware & CI

Private Advertiser; Bataan; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is looking for a Quality Engineer to safeguard product integrity and customer satisfaction in a high-volume lockset manufacturing environment.

You will support defect containment, scrap reduction, and continuous improvement under the guidance of the Senior Quality Engineer, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015 where applicable and applying GD&T tolerances throughout manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• 2 to 4 years of Quality Engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment (Stamping, Plating, Coating, Diecast, architectural hardware, or precision assemblies preferred)
• Working knowledge of basic problem-solving methodologies and quality tools.
• Exposure to Lean/Continuous Improvement concepts.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 requirements (advantage).
• Basic training in 8D/CAPA process, APQP/PPAP, and SPC fundamentals preferred; willingness to complete further certification supported.

Responsibilities

• Keep self safe and prioritize safety of work operations; be attentive to environmental safety and the safety of other team members.
• Build working knowledge of applicable Quality Standards (such as ANSI/BHMA standards for Grade 1, 2, and 3 mechanical and electronic smart locksets) and assist in applying them to process documentation.
• Gather input from users/operators and support the Senior Quality Engineer in developing or updating work procedures and instructions, applying basic risk-based thinking.
• Assist in reviewing assembly layouts for core components to flag precision or fit concerns.
• Participate in Quality Planning activities for New Product Introductions (NPI), supporting design reviews under the direction of senior team members.
• Assist in reviewing process design changes against blueprint tolerance and GD&T requirements, escalating discrepancies to the Senior Quality Engineer.
• Conduct scheduled line audits to check compliance with process design and standards, recording mechanical assembly tolerances and CTQ dimensions.
• Assist in verifying effectiveness of CAPA and continuous improvement actions arising from claims, audits, or internal issues.
• Receive and log customer claim reports, maintaining and updating the CAPA tracking log in a timely manner.
• Monitor and report production line abnormalities, including casting defects, tooling wear, machining drift, or surface finishing variations.

Skills

Problem-solving techniques

Lean/Continuous Improvement

8D/CAPA

APQP/PPAP

SPC fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Metallurgical Engineering or related field

Job description

Private Advertiser is looking for a Quality Engineer to safeguard product integrity and customer satisfaction in a high-volume lockset manufacturing environment.

You will support defect containment, scrap reduction, and continuous improvement under the guidance of the Senior Quality Engineer, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015 where applicable and applying GD&T tolerances throughout manufacturing.