Manufacturing Quality Engineer

ManpowerGroupe; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Wellness incentives

Fitness facilities

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to own quality on a major production line on site in Milwaukee. The role focuses on real-time quality responses, cross-functional collaboration, and root-cause resolution with operators, supervisors, and suppliers.

You will drive containment actions, implement permanent corrective actions, and monitor quality gates while supporting new product launches and ISO compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Three or more years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting production and solving manufacturing quality issues.
• Working knowledge of quality tools, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and standard Microsoft Office applications.
• ISO auditing experience is preferred.
• CQE certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Investigating manufacturing and supplier quality issues using structured root cause analysis.
• Responding to production quality concerns and helping maintain uninterrupted assembly operations.
• Working directly with operators, supervisors, manufacturing engineers, and suppliers to identify corrective actions.
• Coordinating containment activities, sorting, rework, and disposition of nonconforming material.
• Driving permanent corrective actions to eliminate recurring issues.
• Monitoring quality gates throughout the assembly process and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting supplier quality initiatives and improving incoming component quality.
• Reviewing engineering changes and ensuring quality requirements are properly implemented.
• Participating in new product introductions and launch activities.
• Performing internal audits and supporting ISO compliance.
• Using statistical methods and data analysis to improve manufacturing performance.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA

Process capability

Statistical analysis

Supplier quality

Manufacturing process improvement

Quality systems

Working with operations

New product launches

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Drive Quality Where It Matters Most

Do you enjoy solving manufacturing problems where every day is different?
Do you like being on the production floor instead of sitting behind a desk?
Are you the person others call when a supplier issue, assembly problem, or quality concern threatens production?

If so, we'd like to talk.

Our client is an established global manufacturer recognized for designing and building highly engineered products that operate in demanding environments. Their manufacturing operation brings together fabrication, machining, welding, paint, and assembly under one roof, creating a fast-paced environment where Quality Engineers make a direct impact on production performance, supplier quality, and continuous improvement.

If you enjoy solving complex manufacturing challenges and working closely with operations to improve quality at the source, this is an opportunity to make a visible difference. You\'ll become the quality owner for a major assembly line, supporting new product launches while driving long-term improvements across manufacturing and supplier performance.

Why You\'ll Love It Here:

• Join a talented, collaborative engineering team that values continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and hands-on problem solving.
• Play a key role supporting a growing manufacturing operation and a highly visible product line.
• Opportunity to influence manufacturing processes, product quality, throughput, labor efficiency, and operational strategy.
• Gain exposure to engineering, operations, manufacturing leadership, and high-profile growth initiatives.
• Flexible work schedules. Many engineers work longer days Monday through Thursday and leave by noon on Fridays.
• Competitive compensation package (including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), wellness incentives, and fitness facilities) with a target salary range of $80,000 - $100,000, depending on experience and overall fit, plus bonus opportunity.
• Casual work environment and strong work-life balance culture.
• Opportunity to work with recognizable products that are used around the world.

What You\'ll Be Doing:
As the Quality Engineer supporting a dedicated production line, you\'ll spend much of your time on the manufacturing floor responding to real-time quality issues and working with cross-functional teams to resolve them.

Responsibilities include:

• Investigating manufacturing and supplier quality issues using structured root cause analysis.
• Responding to production quality concerns and helping maintain uninterrupted assembly operations.
• Working directly with operators, supervisors, manufacturing engineers, and suppliers to identify corrective actions.
• Coordinating containment activities, sorting, rework, and disposition of nonconforming material.
• Driving permanent corrective actions to eliminate recurring issues.
• Monitoring quality gates throughout the assembly process and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting supplier quality initiatives and improving incoming component quality.
• Reviewing engineering changes and ensuring quality requirements are properly implemented.
• Participating in new product introductions and launch activities.
• Performing internal audits and supporting ISO compliance.
• Using statistical methods and data analysis to improve manufacturing performance.

What Success Looks Like:

• During your first few months, you\'ll become familiar with the product, manufacturing process, suppliers, and assembly operations.
• As you gain experience, you\'ll take ownership of quality performance for your production line by:
• Improving supplier quality.
• Reducing recurring defects.
• Helping resolve manufacturing issues before they impact production.
• Building strong relationships across production, engineering, planning, and supply chain.
• Driving continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process.

What We\'re Looking For:
We\'re less concerned about finding someone from one specific industry and more interested in someone with strong manufacturing quality fundamentals.

Ideal candidates will have experience with:

• Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, 8D, or similar methodologies)
• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Process capability and statistical analysis
• Supplier quality
• Manufacturing process improvement
• Quality systems within a production environment
• Working directly with manufacturing operations
• Experience in any of the following manufacturing environments is highly desirable:
  • Heavy equipment, Construction equipment, Automotive, Industrial equipment, Assembly manufacturing, Welding and fabrication, Machining, Metal fabrication
• Experience supporting new product launches is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Three or more years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting production and solving manufacturing quality issues.
• Working knowledge of quality tools, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and standard Microsoft Office applications.
• ISO auditing experience is preferred.
• CQE certification is a plus.

If you\'re someone who enjoys being on the production floor, working through complex manufacturing issues, and making a measurable impact on product quality, we\'d welcome the opportunity to talk with you.


***Please Note: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Our clientis unable to provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future, including H-1B, TN, OPT, CPT, or other employment-based visa programs.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of Manpower Engineering
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower Engineering, Experis, Talent Solutions – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2026 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World\'s Most Ethical Companies for the 17th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent .