Quality Assurance Engineer

Lighthouse Hiring; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighthouse Hiring is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive quality assurance initiatives across our organization. You will lead the QA inspection team, work with Product Development, Engineering and Operations to resolve issues, improve processes and ensure compliance with standards.

Responsibilities include root‑cause analysis using 8D, data‑driven decision making with SPC metrics, and maintaining PPAP, PFMEA, and control plans. Occasional travel and ISO 9001 compliance support are also required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance; experience handling customer quality concerns preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with cross‑department collaboration.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership to hourly Quality Assurance Inspectors, assigning priorities and overseeing daily activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and participate in cross‑functional teams to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Review engineering designs, processes, inspection procedures, and quality documentation for compliance with specs and customer requirements.
• Ensure raw materials, in‑process components, and finished products meet established quality standards.
• Partner with Engineering, Product Development, and Operations to provide technical quality support throughout production.
• Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement 8D corrective actions.
• Analyze quality data, SPC metrics, and KPIs to identify trends and reduce defects.
• Oversee inspection activities and ensure appropriate quality controls throughout manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain quality standards, testing procedures, and documentation (PPAP, PFMEA, process flow diagrams, control plans, capability studies).
• Support ISO 9001 quality management system and ensure ongoing compliance and certification requirements.
• Travel occasionally as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

SPC

8D methods

Communication

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Position SummaryThe Quality Engineer is responsible for driving quality assurance initiatives throughout the organization, ensuring products and manufacturing processes consistently meet internal standards and customer requirements. This role works closely with Product Development, Engineering, and Operations to identify and resolve quality issues, improve manufacturing processes, and implement effective inspection and testing procedures. The Quality Engineer will also provide leadership to the QA inspection team while supporting continuous improvement efforts and maintaining compliance with established quality standards.Essential ResponsibilitiesProvide day-to-day leadership and direction to hourly Quality Assurance Inspectors, including assigning priorities, managing resources, and overseeing daily activities.Drive continuous improvement initiatives and participate in cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.Review engineering designs, manufacturing processes, inspection procedures, and quality documentation to ensure compliance with product specifications and customer requirements.Ensure raw materials, in-process components, and finished products meet established quality and product integrity standards.Partner with Engineering, Product Development, and Operations teams to provide technical quality support, analysis, and guidance throughout the production process.Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and develop and implement corrective and preventive actions using 8D problem-solving methodology.Analyze quality data, SPC metrics, and KPIs to identify trends, reduce defects, and prevent recurring issues.Oversee inspection activities and ensure appropriate quality controls are implemented throughout the manufacturing process.Develop and maintain quality standards, testing procedures, and documentation, including PPAP, PFMEA, process flow diagrams, control plans, and capability studies.Support the facility's ISO 9001 quality management system by identifying improvement opportunities and ensuring ongoing compliance and certification requirements.Travel occasionally as needed.Perform additional duties as assigned.Qualifications & RequirementsMinimum of 2 years of experience in a Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance role; experience handling customer quality concerns is preferred.Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and interact with customers.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new production environments.Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support and guide a quality inspection team.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.Working knowledge of quality tools and methodologies, including 8D, SPC, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.EducationBachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline required.