Metallurgical Quality Engineer – Foundry Process Control

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

Benefits offered by this job

Strong benefits

PTO

Work-life balance

Training

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join our metallurgical/foundry team in the United States. This role focuses on ensuring manufacturing processes meet high quality standards and supporting PPAP and APQP activities.

Candidate should have 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality role, a metallurgy/materials science background, and familiarity with GD&T, IATf16949/AS9100, and Six Sigma. We offer a competitive salary and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of metallurgy and materials science.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and statistical quality control.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using quality inspection tools and software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Certification in Quality Engineering (CQE) or similar would be an advantage.
• 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/follow up on corrective action requests.
• Use problem-solving and mistake-proofing tools to correct/prevent defects.
• Interface with customer SQE.
• Communicate customer quality requirements to the team.
• Conduct process audits to ensure compliance with controls and methodologies.
• Apply NDT techniques such as radiographic inspection of castings.
• Perform chemistry and microstructure analysis.
• Follow OSHA safety procedures and company policies.
• Learn all aspects of the quality department.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

CQE

GD&T

NDT

PPAP/APQP

Supplier management

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Quality inspection tools

NDT methods

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join our metallurgical/foundry team in the United States. This role focuses on ensuring manufacturing processes meet high quality standards and supporting PPAP and APQP activities.

Candidate should have 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality role, a metallurgy/materials science background, and familiarity with GD&T, IATf16949/AS9100, and Six Sigma. We offer a competitive salary and strong benefits.