Associate Quality Engineer: Grow into QA Engineering

Oberg Industries; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit-sharing contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Overtime pay

Job summary

Oberg Industries seeks an Associate Quality Engineer to grow from hands‑on quality into engineered quality systems. You will work with Manufacturing, Engineering, PM, customers, and suppliers to improve processes, perform FMEA/PPAP activities, and support QMS development.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement in a precision environment. You will analyze quality data, participate in CCPs, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Quality/Manufacturing environment under an ISO 9001/AS9100/ISO 13485 QMS or similar.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Experience with FMEA and PPAP is preferred.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or able to comply with U.S. export regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing inspection criteria, methods, and quality reports per customer and product requirements.
• Assist with FAI reports and customer submissions.
• Support FMEA, PPAP, Gage R&R, SPC, and statistical analysis activities.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Program Management, customers, and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Assist with customer and supplier interactions, remotely or on site.
• Assist with root cause analysis of concerns, nonconforming product, and process issues.
• Support corrective and preventive actions development and implementation.
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Utilize KPIs like NCMR, scrap, rework, and customer escapes for continuous improvement.
• Determine inspection frequencies based on data and statistics.
• Develop and maintain Quality Management System procedures and documentation.
• Maintain product and process records per internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, and 21 CFR Part 820.
• Assist with IQ/OQ/PQ process validations.

Skills

Quality experience

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Education

Two-year associate degree

Tools

FMEA

PPAP

Gage R&R

SPC

CMMs

OGP

Job description

Oberg Industries seeks an Associate Quality Engineer to grow from hands‑on quality into engineered quality systems. You will work with Manufacturing, Engineering, PM, customers, and suppliers to improve processes, perform FMEA/PPAP activities, and support QMS development.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement in a precision environment. You will analyze quality data, participate in CCPs, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485,