Quality and Process Engineer

EIS; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Quality and Process Engineer at EIS in Tempe, AZ will plan, observe, and evaluate product quality improvements within the manufacturing environment. The role includes troubleshooting, developing procedures, and implementing methods to enhance safety, efficiency, and throughput.

You will lead root cause analyses, support ISO 9001 activities, and train staff on new processes while coordinating with operators and managers to sustain continuous improvement across production lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in manufacturing, quality or process engineering.
• Experience with FMEA, SPC, Control Plans and 8D.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab).
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control systems and procedures.
• Support ISO and customer audits (ISO, customer audits, etc).
• Supervise quality and maintenance technicians.
• Provide planning, direction to operators, and evaluation to improve product quality and throughput.
• Lead root-cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Respond to customer and supplier quality issues.
• Lead Continuous Improvement Activities to improve operations.
• Communicate and train personnel on process methods and other technical subjects.
• Identify equipment problems and coordinate maintenance as needed.
• Manage Site ISO 9001 Certification.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FMEA

SPC

Control Plans

8D

Minitab

Excel

Job description

The Quality and Process Engineer is responsible for planning, observing and evaluating product quality improvements in the manufacturing environment. This position will include trouble shooting and improvement of fabricated products. This position will develop procedures and methods to improve safety, efficiency, quality and material handling as well as determine causes of equipment/product problems and developing proper corrective action.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control systems and procedures
• Support internal and external audits (ISO, customer audits, etc)
• Supervise quality and maintenance technician
• Provide planning, observation, direction to operators, technical record keeping, evaluation and recommendations for further action that improve product quality and manufacturing throughput
• Develop procedures and methods to improve safety, efficiency, quality and material handling, etc., and provide training for this to all appropriate personnel
• Conduct root cause analysis and lead corrective actions
• Respond to customer and supplier quality issues
• Create FAI’s and PPAP’s
• Lead Continuous Improvement Activities to improve operations
• Communicate to and train personnel in process methods and other appropriate technical subjects
• Ability to evaluate and interpret data
• Identify equipment problems and as needed, assist and direct maintenance in their resolution
• Identify and design or contract the design of equipment modifications to enhance manufacturing capabilities
• Provide quality support to customers and suppliers
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Additional Responsibilities
• Owner of various Plant Level KPI
• Manage Site ISO 9001 Certification

Qualifications to Meet Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 3 + years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in quality or process engineering.
• Experience with quality tools (FMEA, SPC, Control Plans, 8D)
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other quality management systems.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• High level of mechanical aptitude
• Experience in Quality and Engineering
• Good problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects and duties
• Ability to work with and communicate technical information to a large group of co-workers and managers with varying technical comprehension.