Quality Assurance Engineer: Lead Quality & CI

Reading Truck; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 Holidays

Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Discount

Paid Training and Development Programs

Job summary

Reading Truck, a leader in work truck bodies, seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer to drive product quality on the production floor. You will oversee audits, develop metrics, and implement QMS processes to ensure safety, quality, and reliability before customer delivery.

You will train QC Inspectors, lead investigations using 8D methods, and collaborate with manufacturing to sustain continuous improvement and conformity to drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.
• 5 years in quality control/quality assurance in automotive manufacturing preferred.
• Automotive experience a plus.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Hands-on experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Experience in supplier quality functions and Lean manufacturing preferred.
• Frequent standing, lifting up to 35 lbs, and ability to travel 10–15%.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and respond to safety risks with urgency.
• Train workforce on quality standards and inspection.
• Train and audit QC Inspectors on quality standards and inspection.
• Direct and supervise personnel responsible for measurement, inspection and testing.
• Develop and execute Quality Management System processes for the quality team.
• Develop and analyze statistical data to determine quality standards and reliability.
• Audit final inspection against customer requirements and drawings.
• Identify root causes using 8D or other methods to prevent recurrence.
• Support continuous improvement activities and QA problem solving.

Skills

Technical expertise

Communication

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Forward thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reading Truck, a leader in work truck bodies, seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer to drive product quality on the production floor. You will oversee audits, develop metrics, and implement QMS processes to ensure safety, quality, and reliability before customer delivery.

You will train QC Inspectors, lead investigations using 8D methods, and collaborate with manufacturing to sustain continuous improvement and conformity to drawings and specifications.