Manufacturing Quality Engineer

The Edge Group; Bellefontaine (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive glass manufacturer is seeking a Quality Engineer for their Bellefontaine, OH plant. This full-time, on-site position is crucial for maintaining quality standards throughout production. The role involves developing quality control systems, collaborating with teams to resolve quality issues, and conducting inspections. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and knowledge of automotive regulations. Proficiency in software tools and engineering principles is also required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• 3-5 years of Quality Engineering experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of automotive standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control systems and processes.
• Identify areas for improvement in the production process.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and supply chain teams.

Skills

Quality control systems

Process improvement

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-solving methodologies

Collaboration

Engineering drawing interpretations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Quality or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Quality management tools (ERP, SAP)

Job description

Overview

We are supporting hiring efforts for our long‑standing client, a global automotive glass manufacturer, to identify a Quality Engineer for their Bellefontaine, OH plant. This on‑site, full‑time role is critical to ensuring that quality standards are upheld throughout production. This Engineer will perform testing and inspections of materials, products, and processes to maintain compliance, drive consistency, and support continuous improvement across the plant.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control systems and processes.
• Identify areas for improvement in the production process, reducing defects and enhancing quality.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues.
• Assist in development and maintenance of quality assurance documentation, including process flows, inspection reports and corrective actions.
• Use process improvement and problem-solving methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, Root Cause Analyses or similar tools to improve and resolve issues.
• Work on the production line as well as directly with customers, making design improvements and solving quality issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required (Mechanical, Electrical, Applied Sciences or related field).
• Master’s Degree in Quality or related field is preferred.
• 3-5 years Quality Engineering in automotive manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of automotive standards and regulations (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 9001, VDA, APQP).
• Working knowledge of APQP, FMEA, PPAP, SPC and MSA.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and quality management tools such as ERP systems or SAP.
• Working knowledge of CAD and engineering drawing interpretations.