Quality Engineer

LeoForce; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce in Beloit, WI is seeking a Quality Engineer to help ensure products and processes meet requirements. The role focuses on preventing issues via PFMEA, control plans, and leading root-cause analyses, with responsibilities spanning supplier quality, warranty review, measurement systems, data analysis, and ISO quality management.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and supply chain in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, contributing to continuous improvement and stronger

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering with QA experience.
• CQE or Lead Auditor training preferred.
• 2–3 years in Quality/Process/Manufacturing Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier quality through audits, containment, and corrective actions.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Develop, implement, and verify PFMEA and control plans.
• Analyze warranty data and prepare trends.
• Perform measurement system analysis and calibrations.
• Support ISO audits and maintain quality documentation.

Skills

Root cause analysis

PFMEA

Control plans

Measurement systems analysis

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

Tools

Faro Arm

Job description

Quality Engineer

4 days ago

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 per year

Job Details

The Quality Engineer is responsible for helping ensure that products and manufacturing processes meet internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.

This person will focus on preventing quality issues through tools such as PFMEA and control plans, while also leading root cause analysis and corrective actions when problems arise. The role will support supplier quality, warranty review, measurement systems, data analysis, equipment qualification, and ongoing improvements to the quality management system.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Quality

• Partner with Supply Chain to select, assess, and monitor suppliers
• Determine which purchased products require incoming inspection
• Establish incoming inspection criteria, frequency, and sampling plans
• Lead supplier containment activities and corrective actions
• Participate in supplier scorecard reviews and recommend follow-up actions

Nonconforming Material and Corrective Actions

• Work with cross-functional teams to determine the appropriate disposition of nonconforming material
• Conduct root cause analysis to resolve internal, supplier, and customer quality issues
• Develop, implement, and verify corrective action plans

Warranty and Customer Quality

• Work with internal subject matter experts to review customer complaints and determine the appropriate warranty response
• Analyze warranty data and prepare metrics to identify trends and improvement priorities

Risk Assessment and Process Control

• Partner with Engineering and Operations to assess risk using PFMEA, DFM, and related quality tools
• Create and update control plans and inspection plans as process or product risk changes
• Participate in design verification and validation activities
• Support the qualification of new or revised equipment, including FAT, SAT, measurement collection, and data analysis

Measurement Systems

• Perform measurement system analysis, including GR&R and MSA studies
• Evaluate and adjust calibration frequencies as needed
• Use a Faro Arm and other gauges to support qualifications, calibrations, tooling checks, and dimensional verification

Data Analysis and Metrics

• Prepare quality metrics for leadership and process owners
• Analyze quality data to help prioritize improvement opportunities
• Track trends and recommend areas of focus

Quality Management System

• Plan and perform internal ISO audits
• Update quality documentation as needed
• Help ensure manufacturing processes adhere to applicable control plans and inspection plans

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute ideas to improve workflows and manufacturing processes
• Track continuous improvement projects and progress against established goals
• Participate in improvement teams using Lean, Poka-Yoke, and other quality tools
• Support efforts to reduce defects, improve consistency, and strengthen overall process performance

Additional Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures and requirements
• Collaborate with production, engineering, supply chain, and leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer credential, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Two to three years of experience as a Quality Engineer, Process Engineer, or Manufacturing Engineer in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of AIAG PPAP requirements
• Experience with statistical quality methods, including SPC and gauge R&R
• ISO 9000 or ISO 9001 experience
• Lead Auditor training or qualifications strongly preferred
• Experience working with suppliers, including audits, scorecards, containment, and corrective actions
• Knowledge of DFM principles preferred
• Experience with dimensional inspection equipment, Faro Arm technology, or similar metrology tools is a plus

Skills and Attributes

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on and detail-oriented, with the ability to understand the broader operational impact of quality decisions
• Clear communication skills and the ability to explain technical issues in practical terms
• Strong organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong influencing and collaboration skills
• Customer-focused mindset
• Strong follow-through and sense of urgency
• Ability to work effectively under pressure

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This is an on-site position in a manufacturing environment. The employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

Employees are expected to follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment. Safety glasses, steel-toe or non-slip safety footwear, and hearing protection are required in designated production areas. The workplace is drug- and alcohol-free.

A bit about us

Our client is a well-established manufacturer of highly engineered products used in demanding industrial and transportation applications. The company operates in a hands-on, quality-driven environment where engineering, operations, supply chain, and production work closely together.

With a strong focus on safety, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction, the organization offers employees the opportunity to make a visible impact on product quality and overall manufacturing performance.

Why join us

• High-impact role with visibility across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and leadership
• Opportunity to influence supplier quality, corrective actions, warranty performance, and the broader quality management system
• Hands-on work with PFMEA, control plans, measurement systems, ISO audits, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
• Collaborative manufacturing environment where practical problem-solving and strong engineering judgment are valued
• Long-term opportunity to help strengthen processes, reduce risk, and improve product quality across the organization

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