Production Quality Engineer (Mason, US, 45039)

Quintall; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Quintall in Ohio is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure product and process quality across value streams. You will define quality activities, monitor KPIs, and establish standards while driving continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong knowledge of ISO 9001, Six Sigma, and quality tools, plus experience with SAP, CAQ systems, and MES. Collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or quality-related education.
• Typically five or more years of quality engineering experience.
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt or higher.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001; IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 preferred.
• Experience with quality tools such as Control Plans, FMEA, SPC, and 8D.
• Fluency in English; local language knowledge helpful.
• SAP and MS Office proficiency; CAQ and MES familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Define activities, processes, and standards to fulfill quality requirements.
• Monitor quality KPIs for the value stream and operations.
• Establish quality standards and guidelines for products and processes.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes against internal and regulatory standards.
• Report and troubleshoot deviations and product defects.
• Coordinate across value streams and train staff on quality measures.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure material quality.
• Coach teams and interfaces across QCD functions.

Skills

Six Sigma knowledge

Problem-solving

Project management

Quality management systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Quality-related education or certification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

CAQ systems

MES

Job description

Purpose / Mission: The Quality Engineer Ensures product and process quality within the operational unit.

Key Accountabilities:

• Defining and specifying activities, processes, and standards to fulfill quality requirements for manufactured materials, components, and products.
• Monitoring quality KPIs for the operational unit and/or assigned value stream.
• Establishing quality standards and guidelines related to products and processes and contributing to their ongoing development.
• Monitoring and evaluating manufacturing processes and outputs against internal and regulatory quality standards.
• Reporting and troubleshooting manufacturing process deviations and product defects.
• Maintaining responsibility for quality across more than one value stream within the value stream organization.
• Improving quality standards and concepts within the operational unit.
• Working with limited supervision in non-routine situations and potentially leading daily operations.
• Training, delegating, and reviewing the work of lower-level employees.
• Communicating with company departments regarding performance and quality standards and monitoring compliance.
• Training employees on quality measures to ensure targets are met.
• Communicating with suppliers to ensure their products meet organizational quality standards.
• Coaching and supporting teams and key interfaces, including team clusters, value stream leaders, and other QCD functions such as material management, industrial engineering, and quality departments.

Knowlege and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, technician qualification, higher technical education, or quality-related education.
• Alternatively, professional experience at Festo exceeding the minimum requirements, typically five or more years.
• Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Problem-solving methodologies including corrective and preventive actions, 8D, 5 Why, A3 Reports, and Ishikawa analysis.
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification or higher.
• Technical knowledge of process management, quality management systems, ISO 9001, and preferably IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3.
• Experience with quality tools and methods such as Control Plans, Inspection Plans, PDCA, SPC, and FMEA.
• Project management knowledge and basic business/economic understanding.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret product-specific and customer requirements.
• Knowledge of production processes and manufacturing technologies.
• Internal auditor knowledge or certification preferred.
• Basic training and facilitation skills.
• Fluency in the local language and English.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with CAQ systems and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) preferred.