Manufacturing Quality Engineer / Tech

Jobot; Pleasant Hill (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong benefits

PTO

Work-life balance

Career longevity

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer with a metallurgical focus to join our team in Pleasant Hill, MO. The role ensures processes meet high quality standards and involves metallurgy-centric analytics and audits.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in quality in manufacturing, with metallurgical knowledge, experience in AIAG/APQP, and familiarity with IATF16949/AS9100. This permanent position offers training, strong benefits, and a stable team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy/Materials Science/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer in manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of metallurgy and materials science.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and statistical quality control.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proficiency with quality inspection tools/software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 / AS 9100 standards.
• Blueprint reading and GD&T experience.

Responsibilities

• Create AIAG/APQP documentation for new program launches.
• Manage supplier PPAP and Production Validation runs.
• Issue and follow up on corrective action requests.
• Use problem-solving and mistake-proofing tools to correct defects.
• Interface with Customer SQE and communicate customer quality requirements.
• Audit processes for compliance with developed controls and methodologies.
• Apply NDT techniques such as radiographic inspection of castings.
• Conduct chemistry and microstructure analysis.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies.
• Learn all aspects of the quality department quickly.

Skills

Metallurgy knowledge

Statistical analysis

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Communication

Blueprint reading

GD&T experience

CQE knowledge

IATF 16949 / AS 9100 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy/Materials Science/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Quality inspection tools

Job description

Well-established US-based manufacturer in need of a metallurgical / Foundry Quality Engineer to join the team! Strong benefits, TRAINING, culture, stability, and team!

Salary: $55,000 - $80,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a 30yr old US-based manufacturer offering stability, growth, work/life balance, and a great team!

Why join us

We pride ourselves on our people and offer strong benefits, PTO, work/life balance, and career longevity.

Job Details

We are seeking a talented and motivated Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join our manufacturing team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career in the field of metallurgy. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our manufacturing processes meet the high-quality standards that our customers expect from us. This is a permanent position that requires a minimum of 2+ years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Ability to create AIAG/APQP documentation for new program launches.
• Manage supplier PPAP and Production Validation runs.
• Issue/follow up on corrective action request.
• Utilize problem solving and mistake proofing tools to correct/prevent defective material.
• Ability to interface with customer SQE.
• Thorough understanding of customer quality requirements and ability to effectively communicate them to team members.
• Process auditing to ensure compliance with developed controls and methodologies.
• NDT techniques such as radiographic inspection of internal structures of castings.
• Chemistry and microstructure analysis.
• Responsible for following company and OSHA required safety procedures and practices.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to quickly learn all aspects of the quality department.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
3. In-depth knowledge of metallurgy and materials science.
4. Proficiency in statistical analysis and statistical quality control.
5. Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
6. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
7. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
8. Proficiency in using quality inspection tools and software.
9. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
10. Certification in Quality Engineering (CQE) or similar would be an advantage.
11. Knowledge of IATf 16949 / AS 9100 standards.
12. Blueprint reading and GD&T experience.

Join our team and help us continue to build a culture of excellence and innovation. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about quality, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you.

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