Freelance Quality Engineer Cincinnati OH / Part Time 1099 OHCIJA26

Pro QC International; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro QC International seeks a Manufacturing Quality Engineer in Cincinnati, OH. The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing quality engineering and hands-on experience with process and supplier audits, product inspections, CAPA verification, and root-cause analysis.

Ideal candidates will perform First Article and dimensional inspections, understand GD&T, and communicate effectively with suppliers. Knowledge of ISO 9001 and audit practices is preferred; strong reporting and independent work at

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Manufacturing Quality Engineering experience.
• Experience performing: Process audits, Supplier audits, Product inspections, CAPA verification, Root Cause Analysis, First Article and dimensional inspections.

Skills

Process audits

Supplier audits

Product inspections

CAPA verification

Root Cause Analysis

First Article inspections

Dimensional inspections

Report writing

Customer-facing communication

Independent work at supplier

Process risk identification

Education

Materials/Composites Engineer (preferred)

Mechanical Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Industrial Engineer

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Tape measures

Bore gauges

Surface inspection tools

Measurement recording systems

Job description

Preferred Education

• Materials/Composites Engineer (preferred but not mandatory)
• Mechanical Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Industrial Engineer

Required Experience

• 2+ years in Manufacturing Quality Engineering.
• Experience performing:
  • Process audits
  • Supplier audits
  • Product inspections
  • Corrective Action verification (CAPA)
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • First Article and dimensional inspections

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of composite materials manufacturing.
• Knowledge of pultrusion processes (preferred).
• GD&T interpretation.
• Blueprint and engineering drawing review.
• Metrology and dimensional inspection.
• Statistical process control (SPC).
• Nonconformance management.

Equipment Knowledge

Experience using:

• Calipers
• Micrometers
• Height gauges
• Tape measures
• Bore gauges (if applicable)
• Surface inspection tools
• Measurement recording and audit documentation systems

Audit Qualifications

Preferred familiarity with:

• ISO 9001
• Internal Process Audits
• Supplier Quality Audits
• Corrective Action Verification
• Manufacturing Process Assessments

Soft Skills

• Strong report writing.
• Customer-facing communication.
• Ability to work independently at supplier facilities.
• Capable of identifying process risks and improvement opportunities.