Quality Engineer

Michael Page; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Profit sharing

Discretionary bonus

Paid time off (PTO)

Health benefits

Job summary

Michael Page partners with an established Wisconsin manufacturer to recruit a Quality professional who will own customer issues from root cause through resolution while leading initiatives across compliance, audits, APQP, PPAP, PFMEAs, and continuous improvement. You’ll work directly with engineering, manufacturing, and leadership teams to drive product quality and operational excellence.

The role supports ISO/IATF standards and a strong quality culture, focusing on data-driven problem solving,

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a manufacturing quality environment.
• Experience with customer quality requirements and corrective actions.
• Experience supporting APQP, PPAP, product validation, or new product launches.
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, or similar quality systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specs, and technical docs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the organization's quality management system and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in internal, external, and customer-facing quality audits while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Develop, implement, and improve quality processes, inspection methods, and supporting documentation.
• Investigate product and process quality issues using data analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies.
• Drive quality planning activities, including risk assessments, control plans, process documentation, and validation efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes, product quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor quality metrics and provide timely reporting to support operational and business objectives.
• Lead or support problem-solving efforts related to inspection results, customer concerns, and process performance.
• Assist with new product launches and ongoing production by ensuring quality requirements are implemented and maintained.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions that enhance quality, efficiency, and compliance.

Skills

APQP/PPAP

Audits & compliance

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This is a great opportunity for a quality professional who wants to make a visible impact, owning customer issues from root cause through resolution while leading critical initiatives across compliance, audits, PPAPs, PFMEAs, and continuous improvement. You'll work directly with engineering, manufacturing, and leadership teams in a hands-on environment where your expertise drives product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

This established manufacturer has been a trusted partner to leading companies across automotive, medical, aerospace, industrial, and other highly regulated industries, delivering precision-engineered components and custom manufacturing solutions. The company is known for its investment in advanced technology, strong quality culture, continuous improvement mindset, and commitment to employee development, serving both global industry leaders and innovative, growing organizations.

Description

• Support and maintain the organization's quality management system and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in internal, external, and customer-facing quality audits while helping ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Develop, implement, and improve quality processes, inspection methods, and supporting documentation.
• Investigate product and process quality issues using data analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies.
• Drive quality planning activities, including risk assessments, control plans, process documentation, and validation efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes, product quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor quality metrics and provide timely reporting to support operational and business objectives.
• Lead or support problem-solving efforts related to inspection results, customer concerns, and process performance.
• Assist with new product launches and ongoing production by ensuring quality requirements are effectively implemented and maintained.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and help implement solutions that enhance quality, efficiency, and compliance.

Profile

• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality environment.
• Experience with customer quality requirements, corrective actions, and quality improvement projects.
• Experience supporting APQP, PPAP, product validation, or new product launches preferred.
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, or similar quality management systems preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of quality tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and process capability analysis.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Sponsorship not provided

Job Offer

• Base salary: $80,000 - $95,000, depending on experience level
• Profit sharing 10-15% of annual salary
• Discretionary bonus
• 401k program with employer match
• 2/3 weeks PTO based on exprience + 5 sick days
• and more!
  

This is a great opportunity for a quality professional who wants to make a visible impact, owning customer issues from root cause through resolution while leading critical initiatives across compliance, audits, PPAPs, PFMEAs, and continuous improvement. You'll work directly with engineering, manufacturing, and leadership teams in a hands-on environment where your expertise drives product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

This established manufacturer has been a trusted partner to leading companies across automotive, medical, aerospace, industrial, and other highly regulated industries, delivering precision-engineered components and custom manufacturing solutions. The company is known for its investment in advanced technology, strong quality culture, continuous improvement mindset, and commitment to employee development, serving both global industry leaders and innovative, growing organizations.

Client Details

This established manufacturer has been a trusted partner to leading companies across automotive, medical, aerospace, industrial, and other highly regulated industries, delivering precision-engineered components and custom manufacturing solutions. The company is known for its investment in advanced technology, strong quality culture, continuous improvement mindset, and commitment to employee development, serving both global industry leaders and innovative, growing organizations.

Description

• Support and maintain the organization's quality management system and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in internal, external, and customer-facing quality audits while helping ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Develop, implement, and improve quality processes, inspection methods, and supporting documentation.
• Investigate product and process quality issues using data analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies.
• Drive quality planning activities, including risk assessments, control plans, process documentation, and validation efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes, product quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor quality metrics and provide timely reporting to support operational and business objectives.
• Lead or support problem-solving efforts related to inspection results, customer concerns, and process performance.
• Assist with new product launches and ongoing production by ensuring quality requirements are effectively implemented and maintained.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and help implement solutions that enhance quality, efficiency, and compliance.

Profile

• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality environment.
• Experience with customer quality requirements, corrective actions, and quality improvement projects.
• Experience supporting APQP, PPAP, product validation, or new product launches preferred.
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, or similar quality management systems preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of quality tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and process capability analysis.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Sponsorship not provided

Job Offer

• Base salary: $80,000 - $95,000, depending on experience level
• Profit sharing 10-15% of annual salary
• Discretionary bonus
• 401k program with employer match
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 2/3 weeks PTO based on exprience + 5 sick days
• and more!
  

Desired Skills and Experience

• Support and maintain the organization's quality management system and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in internal, external, and customer-facing quality audits while helping ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Develop, implement, and improve quality processes, inspection methods, and supporting documentation.
• Investigate product and process quality issues using data analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies.
• Drive quality planning activities, including risk assessments, control plans, process documentation, and validation efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes, product quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor quality metrics and provide timely reporting to support operational and business objectives.
• Lead or support problem-solving efforts related to inspection results, customer concerns, and process performance.
• Assist with new product launches and ongoing production by ensuring quality requirements are effectively implemented and maintained.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and help implement solutions that enhance quality, efficiency, and compliance.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.