Plant Quality Engineer

Reading Truck; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Reading Truck is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to lead and assist teams in achieving safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost targets. You will oversee inspection, develop quality standards, perform audits, and help integrate best practices into Reading’s Quality Management System for consistent high-quality results.

The role requires hands-on QC supervision, SPC expertise, and collaboration across departments to prevent defects and drive continuous improvement on the factory floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering field (preferred).
• 5 years of experience in automotive quality assurance or manufacturing QA.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Hands-on experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Experience in supplier quality functions and Lean manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inspection processes and develop quality standards to ensure product conformance.
• Lead audits and develop metrics for the Quality Management System.
• Train inspectors on quality standards and inspection procedures.
• Direct personnel responsible for measurement, inspection and testing.
• Identify root causes using 8D or similar methods to prevent recurrence.
• Support continuous improvement and quality issue investigations.

Skills

Technical expertise

Communication

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Forward thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eligibility

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

How You Will Make an Impact

The Plant Quality Engineer is responsible to assist/lead employees in achieving expected safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost targets for the team ensuring the product is conforming prior to customer delivery. The QE will oversee the inspection process and be instrumental in helping develop quality standards, completing audits, and developing the metrics necessary to adhere to the Quality Management System. The role will identify best practices, processes, and assist in standard work for integration into Reading’s Quality Management System to ensure consistent high-quality results.

The Nuts and Bolts

• Maintain a safe work environment, and respond to identified safety or environmental risks with urgency
• Adhere to the company safety regulations and assist in the training and awareness of safety guidelines to new employees in the department
• Train the workforce on quality standards and inspection
• Train and audit QC Inspectors on quality standards and inspection
• Direct and supervise employees who are responsible for product measurement, inspection and testing
• Develop and execute Quality Management System processes for the quality team
• Develop and analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards of quality and reliability of finished product, including dimensional integrity
• Keep daily quality boards up to date for all key metrics
• Conduct in-process quality audits and review standards and specification requirements with production supervisor when errors or defects are detected
• Direct and coordinate the quality process, provide continuous quality improvements, and ensure the integrity of Reading’s product quality, manufacturing, certification and release activities
• Audit final inspection function to ensure all units are manufactured to customer requirements, as well as Reading’s engineering drawings, standards, and specifications
• Assist when a problem is discovered and help determine the root cause using 8D or other methods to prevent future occurrence
• Help investigate and correct customer issues and complaints relating to product quality
• Participate in and support continuous improvement activities
• Assist in the implementation of the Quality Management System
• Perform other duties as required or directed by management

Skills and Abilities

Technical Expertise – Effectively applies technical knowledge to solve a range of problems; develops technical solutions to new or highly complex problems that cannot be solved using existing methods or approaches.

Communication – Ensures that others involved in projects or problem-solving are kept up to date; speaks clearly to others; tailors content of speech to the level and experience of audience; expresses ideas clearly and concisely in writing.

Relationship Building – The ability to collaborate with others, develop and maintain partnerships to address problem-solving; conflict management.

Analytical Thinking – The ability to tackle a problem using a systematic, logical, and sequential approach.

Forward Thinking – Able to forecast and be proactive within scope of work; independent.

Position Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering field (preferred)
• Previous experience in a quality control/quality assurance position. Prefer 5 years of experience in an automotive manufacturing or a quality assurance environment
• Automotive experience a plus
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Must have hands‑on experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Computer experience using Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in supplier quality functions
• Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing principles preferred
• Frequent standing (up to 8 hours), bending stooping, squatting, reaching overhead, crawling (may be in confined spaces). Occasional sitting, walking, pushing. Perform repetitive tasks with your hands, ability to climb ladders and/or work in high places
• Must be capable of lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/ projects

Physical Demands / Environmental Exposure

• Work occurs on the production floor
• Ability to travel as required (10-15%)

How We Make an Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. We continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America.

Some of Our Total Rewards

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tool Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and 10 Observed (Paid) Holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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