Quality Engineer

Rust Belt Recruiting; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rust Belt Recruiting is seeking a Quality Engineer in Cleveland, OH, to maintain and advance the QMS while leading continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations. The role emphasizes internal audits, CAPA, data-driven problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a BS in a related engineering field and 3+ years in manufacturing or quality assurance, with hands-on shop floor experience and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline (preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality assurance, or process improvement.
• Proven track record of driving change and continuous improvement.
• Experience with mechanical inspection equipment and precision measurement tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and enterprise quality tools for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and reasoning abilities.
• Hands-on presence across manufacturing operations and shop floor.
• Excellent communication across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, conduct, and document risk-based internal quality audits.
• Manage audit findings, corrective action tracking, and verify implementation.
• Evaluate QMS processes for compliance, efficiency, and ongoing effectiveness.
• Facilitate root-cause analysis and CAPA plans for quality issues.
• Improve nonconformance reporting, defect code standardization, data integrity, and trend analysis.
• Develop, update, and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, metrics, training docs.
• Support management review meetings and champion enterprise quality initiatives.
• Train, coach, and mentor internal auditors and quality personnel.
• Collaborate with operations, welding, inspection, engineering, and supply chain for excellence.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Shop floor presence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Engineering Technology

Tools

Inspection tools

Quality software/tools

Job description

Quality Engineer

Location: Cleveland, OH Shift: First Shift (Monday - Friday)

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 per year

Quality Engineer Role

The Quality Engineer exists to evaluate, maintain, and advance the Quality Management System while leading proactive continuous improvement initiatives across all manufacturing operations. This role ensures that all fabricated products satisfy rigorous industry standards through systematic internal auditing, effective nonconformance resolution, and collaborative problem-solving.

Quality Engineer Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, conduct, and document risk-based internal quality audits
• Manage audit findings, corrective action tracking, and verification of implementation effectiveness
• Evaluate Quality Management System (QMS) processes for compliance, efficiency, and ongoing effectiveness
• Facilitate root-cause analysis and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans for internal and customer-related quality issues
• Improve nonconformance reporting processes, including defect code standardization, data integrity, and trend analysis
• Develop, update, and maintain quality procedures, standard work instructions, metrics, and training documentation
• Support management review meetings and actively champion enterprise-wide quality improvement initiatives
• Train, coach, and mentor internal auditors, quality personnel, and operational process owners
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, welding, inspection, engineering, and supply chain teams to drive operational excellence

Quality Engineer Reporting Relationships

This position reports directly to the Quality Assurance Manager and has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

About You

• Hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline (preferred)
• Possess 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality assurance, or process improvement
• Demonstrate a proven track record of driving change and continuous improvement across an organization
• Exhibit working proficiency with standard mechanical inspection equipment and precision measurement tools
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite and enterprise quality tools for data analysis, trend tracking, and reporting
• Apply strong analytical, mathematical, and reasoning capabilities to resolve complex manufacturing issues
• Maintain an active, hands-on presence across manufacturing operations and shop-floor environments
• Communicate clearly and effectively across all organizational levels, from production personnel to leadership
• Excel in a fast-paced, self-directed setting with high attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Next Steps

If detail-oriented and self-directed describes you, we would like to hear from you.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This position involves frequent exposure to a heavy industrial manufacturing environment, where hearing protection, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots are required.