Manufacturing Quality Engineer - RCA & Lean

Dixon Valve & Coupling Company LLC; Lees Corner (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Bonus programs

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

The Dixon Valve & Coupling Company LLC in Chestertown, MD is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead RCA, manage inspection systems, and drive continuous improvement in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

You will develop quality standards, audit procedures, and containment actions while mentoring floor personnel in quality practices and blueprint reading. A Green Belt and CQE/CQI are valued for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related science required. Greenbelt certification, ASQ Certified.
• 2–3 years of experience in a quality, inspection, engineering or manufacturing role.
• CQE or CQI certification preferred.
• Experience with quality and measurement systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards for the Boss Division to ensure 100% customer satisfaction and adherence specifications.
• Lead cross-functional investigations into internal and external non-conformances.
• Utilize 5-Why, Fishbone, or 8D methodologies to identify the 'source' of failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Manage Lean/Six Sigma improvement projects to reduce scrap, rework, and manufacturing variances.
• Monitor and report on KPIs.
• Author and manage SOPs and standard work documents within the Quality Document Control System to ensure manufacturing consistency.
• Conduct internal audits of work procedures to ensure compliance.
• Communicate nonconformances to suppliers and internal production teams, following up to verify that process adjustments are effective.
• Inspect and approve incoming materials, in-process production, and finished goods against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Communicate nonconformances to affected parties and lead the initiative for corrections.
• Issue Corrective Actions where appropriate.
• Manage containment efforts where needed for non-conforming products.
• Manage all production gauges; recommending gauges for new parts and keeping existing gauges calibrated.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert, educating and training floor personnel on quality best practices, blueprint reading, and measurement techniques.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decisions

Quality systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science

Greenbelt certification (ASQ)

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Quality measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges)

Job description

The Dixon Valve & Coupling Company LLC in Chestertown, MD is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead RCA, manage inspection systems, and drive continuous improvement in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

You will develop quality standards, audit procedures, and containment actions while mentoring floor personnel in quality practices and blueprint reading. A Green Belt and CQE/CQI are valued for this role.