Manufacturing Process Quality Engineer

Vaco by Highspring; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Process Quality Engineer in Fort Lauderdale, FL to develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing process quality. You will ensure processes are efficient, capable, and compliant with quality standards, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and reduce defects.

The role emphasizes strengthening process controls, leading root cause investigations, implementing corrective actions, and supporting new product/process readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Five or more years of quality engineering or manufacturing quality experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and quality improvement tools.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and standard business software.
• Ability to build relationships across production, engineering, and operations while thriving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support quality performance across assigned production areas.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, control plans, and work instructions.
• Monitor key process metrics including yield, scrap, rework, and overall process capability.
• Ensure process controls are implemented and consistently followed.
• Lead investigations into quality concerns using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions.
• Identify opportunities to prevent recurring quality issues through process improvements.
• Partner with production teams to resolve quality concerns in real time.
• Provide guidance and training on quality standards, inspection methods, and best practices.
• Conduct process audits and reinforce adherence to established procedures.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing variation, improving efficiency, and enhancing product quality.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations on process optimization projects.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards and applicable quality management systems.
• Maintain process documentation and support internal and external audits.
• Participate in quality initiatives that strengthen overall operational performance.
• Assist with quality planning and validation for new products and manufacturing processes.
• Support process readiness prior to production launch.
• Develop inspection plans and quality documentation for new operations.

Skills

Quality engineering

Manufacturing quality

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Process Quality Engineer in Fort Lauderdale, FL to develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing process quality. You will ensure processes are efficient, capable, and compliant with quality standards, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and reduce defects.

The role emphasizes strengthening process controls, leading root cause investigations, implementing corrective actions, and supporting new product/process readiness.