Manufacturing Quality Lead — Hands-on Problem Solver

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; McKenzie (TN); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Calqulate Metrics Ltd is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer Lead to support and lead quality initiatives within a high-volume manufacturing operation. This role focuses on maintaining product quality and improving processes on the plant floor.

You will work closely with production, engineering, customers, and suppliers, leading audits, root cause analysis, and the development of control plans and quality documentation.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Strong knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective actions, process improvement, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with SPC, capability studies, control plans, PFMEA, MSA/Gage R&R, and quality data analysis preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and customer requirements.
• Experience with precision measurement and inspection equipment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and process controls.
• Desirable: steel, metal fabrication, forging, heat treating, machining, or heavy industrial experience.
• Strong communication skills with ability to work with production, engineers, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead quality projects and drive issues through resolution.

Responsabilidades

• Lead quality engineering activities supporting manufacturing operations and customer requirements.
• Maintain and continuously improve the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
• Investigate internal and external quality issues and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone, 8D, and corrective action methodologies.
• Develop and maintain control plans, inspection procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Support quality requirements for manufacturing processes including heat treating, forging, forming, machining, coating, and fabrication.
• Analyze scrap, defects, rework, customer complaints, and process data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with Production and Engineering to improve process capability and reduce variation.
• Lead or support internal, customer, and third-party quality audits.
• Ensure proper product and material traceability throughout the manufacturing process.
• Oversee measurement systems, calibration requirements, and inspection equipment.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, and quality requirements to ensure manufacturing compliance.
• Support new product introductions and process changes from a quality perspective.
• Work directly with customers to resolve quality concerns and communicate corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to quality technicians, inspectors, and production personnel.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and accountability for quality throughout the facility.

Conhecimentos

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

SPC

MSA/Gage R&R

Reading engineering drawings

Leadership on floor

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing/Industrial Technology

Ferramentas

PFMEA

8D problem solving

Control plans

CAPA processes

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Calqulate Metrics Ltd is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer Lead to support and lead quality initiatives within a high-volume manufacturing operation. This role focuses on maintaining product quality and improving processes on the plant floor.

You will work closely with production, engineering, customers, and suppliers, leading audits, root cause analysis, and the development of control plans and quality documentation.