Manufacturing Engineer – Quality Focus

Reading Truck; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Generous Discounts on Footwear and Safety Equipment

Job summary

Reading Truck is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer – Quality Focus. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality standards and compliance prior to customer delivery. Key duties include overseeing inspections, conducting audits, and training staff on quality protocols.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5 years of experience in quality assurance/automotive manufacturing. A strong benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement, is also offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in quality control/quality assurance in automotive manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with SPC and knowledge of QMS.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist employees in achieving quality and safety targets.
• Oversee inspection processes and develop quality standards.
• Conduct audits to maintain quality and implement continuous improvements.

Skills

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Lean Manufacturing principles

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

How You Will Make an Impact

The Manufacturing Engineer – Quality Focus is responsible for assisting/leading employees in achieving expected safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost targets for the team, ensuring the product is conforming prior to customer delivery. The QE will oversee the inspection process and be instrumental in developing quality standards, completing audits, and developing the metrics necessary to adhere to the Quality Management System. The role will identify best practices, processes, and assist in standard work for the integration into Reading’s Quality Management System to ensure consistent high-quality results.

The Nuts and Bolts

• Maintain a safe work environment, and respond to identified safety or environmental risks with urgency
• Adhere to the company safety regulations and assist in the training and awareness of safety guidelines to new employees in the department
• Train the workforce on quality standards and inspection
• Train and audit QC Inspectors on quality standards and inspection
• Direct and supervise employees who are responsible for product measurement, inspection and testing
• Develop and execute Quality Management System processes for the quality team
• Develop and analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards of quality and reliability of finished product, including dimensional integrity
• Keep daily quality boards up to date for all key metrics
• Conduct in-process quality audits and review standards and specification requirements with production supervisor when errors or defects are detected
• Direct and coordinate the quality process, provide continuous quality improvements, and ensure the integrity of Reading’s product quality, manufacturing, certification and release activities
• Audit final inspection function to ensure all units are manufactured to customer requirements, as well as Reading’s engineering drawings, standards, and specifications
• Assist when a problem is discovered and help determine the root cause using 8D or other methods to prevent future occurrence
• Help investigate and correct customer issues and complaints relating to product quality
• Participate in and support continuous improvement activities
• Assist in the implementation of the Quality Management System
• Perform other duties as required or directed by management

Position Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering field (preferred)
• Previous experience in a quality control/quality assurance position; prefer 5 years in automotive manufacturing or a quality assurance environment
• Automotive experience a plus
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Hands‑on experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Computer experience using Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in supplier quality functions
• Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing principles preferred
• Frequent standing (up to 8 hours), bending, stooping, squatting, reaching overhead, crawling (may be in confined spaces); occasional sitting, walking, pushing; perform repetitive tasks with hands; capable of climbing ladders and/or working in high places
• Must be capable of lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Physical Demands & Environmental Exposure

• Work occurs on the production floor
• Ability to travel as required (10‑15%)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tool Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and 10 Observed (Paid) Holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.