Foundry Quality Engineer: Process Improvement & Root Cause

Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation; Columbia (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation in Columbia, PA is seeking a Quality Engineer to strengthen quality systems and drive continuous improvement. You will lead root cause analysis, implement SPC/MSA methods, and collaborate across operations, engineering, and suppliers to ensure conformance to customer and regulatory requirements.

The role requires hands-on experience in foundry environments, PPAP involvement, and strong communication skills to support ongoing quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent foundry/quality experience.
• Working knowledge of APQP, SPC, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
• Strong analytical, communication and cross-functional teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve core quality system documents (Control Plans, PFMEAs, inspection methods).
• Lead structured problem solving using 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and similar methods.
• Improve process capability with SPC, control charts, and sampling plans.
• Support PPAP activities and interpret customer specifications.
• Assist supplier quality activities including SCAR management and audits.

Skills

Strong analytical

Excellent communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Microsoft Office proficiency

Statistical software familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Materials Science/Manufacturing Technology

Equivalent foundry/quality experience considered

Tools

Microsoft Office

PFMEA / Control Plans

SPC / MSAs

Job description

Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation in Columbia, PA is seeking a Quality Engineer to strengthen quality systems and drive continuous improvement. You will lead root cause analysis, implement SPC/MSA methods, and collaborate across operations, engineering, and suppliers to ensure conformance to customer and regulatory requirements.

The role requires hands-on experience in foundry environments, PPAP involvement, and strong communication skills to support ongoing quality initiatives.