Quality Assurance Engineer III

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Fairfield, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Orthodontia

Vision Benefits

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Sick Time Leave

Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

529 College Saver Plan

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer III on a contract basis in Fairfield, OH. The role focuses on manufacturing quality, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement on the production floor.

You will work with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to reduce defects, scrap, and rework while supporting Lean Manufacturing initiatives and process audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Manufacturing Quality or related engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience investigating product and process quality issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Investigate product and process quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Lead root cause investigations and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze quality data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support customer and internal quality issue resolution activities.
• Work directly with production teams to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
• Maintain process control plans and quality documentation.
• Monitor process performance and escalated quality risks when necessary.
• Support traceability systems and manufacturing quality controls.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to reduce defects, scrap, and rework.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to improve production performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Customer Quality teams.
• Support new product introductions and process changes from a quality perspective.
• Provide quality-related guidance and training to production personnel as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing environment experience

Teamwork

Quality systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Quality Assurance Engineer III (Manufacturing Quality Engineer) / Manufacturing Quality Engineering / Contract / Fairfield, OH 45014

Our client is a leading manufacturer dedicated to delivering high-quality products through operational excellence, continuous improvement, and advanced manufacturing processes. Based out of Fairfield, Ohio, they are looking to hire a Quality Assurance Engineer III (Manufacturing Quality Engineer) on a Contract basis.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving real-world manufacturing challenges and making a direct impact on product quality and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate is someone with manufacturing quality or engineering experience who thrives on the production floor, enjoys root cause analysis, and wants to expand their expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement. You'll gain valuable exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams while contributing to meaningful process improvements that reduce defects, scrap, and rework.

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Manufacturing Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Production Support Engineering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience investigating product and process quality issues
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with 8D Problem Solving
• Experience with 5 Why Analysis
• Experience with Fishbone Analysis
• Experience with PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Continuous Improvement experience
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or training
• Experience supporting process audits and quality systems
• Experience analyzing quality data and trends

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• Manufacturing Quality Engineering
• Root Cause Analysis
• Quality Systems & Process Controls
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Audit & Compliance Support

Daily Responsibilities

• Investigate product and process quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies
• Lead root cause investigations and support corrective and preventive actions
• Analyze quality data and identify improvement opportunities
• Support customer and internal quality issue resolution activities
• Work directly with production teams to improve manufacturing processes and product quality
• Maintain process control plans and quality documentation
• Monitor process performance and escalated quality risks when necessary
• Support traceability systems and manufacturing quality controls
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Identify opportunities to reduce defects, scrap, and rework
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to improve production performance
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Customer Quality teams
• Support new product introductions and process changes from a quality perspective
• Provide quality-related guidance and training to production personnel as needed

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.