Manufacturing Quality Engineer — Continuous Improvement Leader

Vertiv; Ironton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv seeks a Quality Engineer to own plant-level quality operations and drive operational excellence across its manufacturing facilities.

You will lead structured root cause analysis, PFMEA, control plans, and CAPA initiatives to ensure top-tier product performance and regulatory compliance. The role requires hands-on experience with electrical equipment and mechanical assemblies, and collaboration across Engineering, Service, Manufacturing, and Suppliers.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Systems Engineering or equivalent experience in manufacturing quality.
• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing/regulated environments.
• 3+ years with APQP Core Tools (PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows).
• 3+ years performing structured root-cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• 2+ years leading audits within ISO 9001/IATF 16949 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA using 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone techniques.
• Oversee audits of the Quality Management System and product release processes.
• Develop and maintain procedures, training, and operating discipline for optimized processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality and Product Management to align on quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to reduce scrap and improve FPY and product reliability.
• Support new product launches with quality gates and deliverables on schedule.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

QMS

Data analysis

Education

BS in Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical or Systems Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

Process Flow

Power BI

Job description

Vertiv seeks a Quality Engineer to own plant-level quality operations and drive operational excellence across its manufacturing facilities.

You will lead structured root cause analysis, PFMEA, control plans, and CAPA initiatives to ensure top-tier product performance and regulatory compliance. The role requires hands-on experience with electrical equipment and mechanical assemblies, and collaboration across Engineering, Service, Manufacturing, and Suppliers.