Lean Quality Engineer - Continuous Improvement Leader

Trek Connect; Lumberton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trek Connect is seeking a Quality Engineer to advance the company’s lean quality system and drive continuous improvement across production operations. You will work with Manufacturing Engineering, Production and Supply Chain to execute corrective actions, support audits, and maintain QMS documentation.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in electro-mechanical manufacturing, knowledge of AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015, and experience leading Lean/PDCA initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years quality engineering in electro-mechanical manufacturing; defense/aerospace preferred.
• Experience with AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• Leading continuous improvement using Lean and PDCA; Six Sigma Green Belt a plus or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead structured problem-solving events and reduce defects and nonconformances.
• Facilitate PFMEA and link outputs to control plans and inspection plans.
• Maintain QMS documentation per AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015 and track quality KPIs.
• Support audits, supplier quality, and customer source inspections.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on design and process reviews.

Skills

Lean Tools

Problem Solving

Statistical Analysis

Gemba

Visual Management

8D

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

Poka-Yoke

MSA

Gage R&R

ERP (P21)

MS Office

Job description

Trek Connect is seeking a Quality Engineer to advance the company’s lean quality system and drive continuous improvement across production operations. You will work with Manufacturing Engineering, Production and Supply Chain to execute corrective actions, support audits, and maintain QMS documentation.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in electro-mechanical manufacturing, knowledge of AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015, and experience leading Lean/PDCA initiatives.