Manufacturing Quality Engineer: Continuous Improvement Lead

Vertiv; Franklin Furnace (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Quality Engineer to own plant-level quality operations and drive operational excellence in its manufacturing facilities.

You will lead structured RCAs, PFMEA, control plans, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure top-product quality and regulatory compliance. The role requires hands-on experience with electrical equipment and mechanical assemblies, and collaboration across Engineering, Service, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field; or 5+ years in manufacturing quality engineering.
• 5+ years of Quality Engineering in manufacturing/regulated environments.
• 3+ years using APQP Core Tools (PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow).
• 3+ years of structured root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• 2+ years supporting ISO 9001/IATF 16949 audits or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone diagrams.
• Oversee audits of the Quality Management System and ensure compliance.
• Develop and monitor CAPAs, procedures, and training to optimize processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support quality and process improvements.
• Drive initiatives to reduce scrap, improve FPY, and reliability.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Quality data analysis

Audits & compliance

Problem solving

Education

BS in Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical or related

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

Process Flow

PPAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Quality Engineer to own plant-level quality operations and drive operational excellence in its manufacturing facilities.

You will lead structured RCAs, PFMEA, control plans, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure top-product quality and regulatory compliance. The role requires hands-on experience with electrical equipment and mechanical assemblies, and collaboration across Engineering, Service, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.