Manufacturing Quality Engineer — Shop Floor Optimizer

PwrQ Holdings LLC; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Forgent Power in Maryland is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Quality Engineer to partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain to assure product and process quality across fabrication, assembly, and coating. The role emphasizes shop-floor engagement, rapid problem solving, data-driven decisions, and continuous improvement.

You will support real-time troubleshooting, perform Gemba walks, maintain control plans, run PFMEAs, and lead MRB and training activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in quality engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, assembly, coating).
• CQE, CQA, Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and quality management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time shop-floor quality support and troubleshooting.
• Validate containment actions for nonconforming material and lead MRB.
• Conduct Gemba walks to verify controls and standard work adherence.
• Lead problem-solving events and maintain control plans and PFMEAs.
• Update quality documentation and support operator training.
• Perform process audits and support calibration of tools.

Skills

A3

8D

PPAP

APQP

FMEA

SPC

MSA

ISO 9001

Drawings reading

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Quality management software

Job description

Description

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer (QE) is a hands-on quality professional who partners closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure product and process quality across fabrication, assembly, powder coating, and operations. This role focuses on daily shop-floor engagement, rapid problem solving, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement.

**This is an on-site position in Hanover, MD.

Essential Responsibilities:

Shop Floor Quality Support & Troubleshooting

• Support production teams with real-time quality troubleshooting across the manufacturing and support processes.
• Validate containment actions to ensure nonconforming material is properly identified and controlled.
• Conduct Gemba walks to verify error-proofing, process controls, and standard work adherence.
• Create quality alerts for critical issues.
• Collect and log nonconforming material in ERP system, lead Material Review Board

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Review and summarize FPY, scrap, rework, and issue logs.
• Analyze scrap and COPQ using Pareto methods.
• Update COPQ data and create charts, including MRB metrics.
• Report monthly quality trends.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Lead structured problem-solving and corrective action events.
• Review and maintain control plans and standard work.
• Update PFMEAs.
• Run process capability studies.

Audits, MRB & Training Support

• Conduct process audits.
• Lead MRB meetings and follow up on dispositions.
• Validate operator training effectiveness.
• Support onboarding and quality training.

Quality Systems & Documentation

• Support calibration of tools.
• Update and maintain quality documentation.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in quality engineering, in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, assembly, powder coating).
• Certifications such as CQE, CQA, Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and quality management software preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in quality tools: A3, 8D, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA.
• Experience with ISO 9001
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Statistical data analysis and problem-solving skills.

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Disclaimer

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Forgent Power reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Forgent Power is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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