Quality Engineer

Cindavi; Alabama; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cindavi is seeking a Quality Engineer for a fully onsite role in Fitchburg, WI. You will strengthen our quality management systems, lead audits, and support continuous improvement across metal manufacturing operations.

You will own important quality initiatives, partner with cross-functional teams, and drive corrective actions to improve product quality and process reliability in a precision manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate's or bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field, with equivalent experience considered.
• 3+ years of quality experience; 5–7+ years preferred.
• Hands-on metal fabrication or metal manufacturing experience, ideally in aerospace/automotive or precision environments.
• Experience leading audits and owning QA systems, with ISO 9001/AS9100.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal and external quality audits, ensuring compliance with QA systems and industry standards.
• Maintain and improve quality processes, procedures, and documentation aligned with ISO 9001/AS9100 or similar standards.
• Investigate manufacturing quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations to improve quality performance and process controls.
• Monitor quality metrics, identify compliance risks, and drive improvements for consistency and audit readiness.

Skills

Audits

ISO 9001

AS9100

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Metal manufacturing

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in Engineering

Tools

Audit tools

Job description

Can you spot a quality issue before it becomes a costly manufacturing problem?

We're looking for a Quality Engineer who knows that great quality doesn't happen by accident. If you have a strong background in metal manufacturing, enjoy taking ownership of quality systems, and can confidently lead audits that keep operations performing at their best, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Job Summary

We're hiring a Quality Engineer to strengthen our quality management systems, lead audits, and support continuous improvement across specialized metal manufacturing operations.

This is a fully onsite opportunity in Fitchburg, WI, where you'll work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to maintain rigorous standards, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure our processes consistently meet customer and regulatory expectations.

You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of important quality initiatives while contributing to manufacturing operations that demand precision, consistency, and reliability.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage internal and external quality audits, ensuring compliance with established quality management systems and applicable industry standards.
• Maintain and improve quality processes, procedures, and documentation aligned with ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality management standards.
• Investigate manufacturing quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce defects and prevent recurrence.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to improve quality performance, strengthen process controls, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor quality metrics, identify compliance risks, and drive improvements that enhance manufacturing consistency, product reliability, and audit readiness.

What You'll Bring

• An associate's or bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or a related technical field, with equivalent relevant experience considered.
• At least 3 years of relevant quality experience, with a strong preference for candidates bringing 5–7 or more years of experience.
• Hands-on experience in metal fabrication or metal manufacturing, ideally within aerospace, automotive, or another precision manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading and owning quality management system audits, particularly involving ISO 9001 or AS9100 standards.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, audit preparation, compliance documentation, and corrective action processes.
• Experience investigating manufacturing quality issues and implementing practical solutions that improve product quality and process consistency.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience and familiarity with AS9100 are highly preferred.

We offer an annual base salary of $75,000–$100,000, depending on qualifications and experience, along with opportunities to contribute to specialized manufacturing projects and strengthen quality operations.

For qualified candidates relocating to the area, lump-sum relocation assistance ranging from approximately $2,000 to $10,000 may be available, depending on relocation circumstances.

You’ll join a collaborative manufacturing environment where your quality expertise, technical judgment, and ability to lead audits will directly contribute to operational excellence and long-term manufacturing success.

Ready to take ownership of quality systems and make a measurable difference in precision manufacturing? Apply today!