Quality Engineer

Wieland Group; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation and holidays

Growth opportunities

Wellness programs

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Wieland in Delaware, OH is hiring a Quality Engineer to ensure product integrity through inspection, testing, and calibration, and to support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role collaborates with cross-functional teams, manages supplier quality activities, maintains ISO certifications, and requires travel to suppliers as needed; the on-site position emphasizes hands-on QA in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Material Science or Engineering
• Experience with ISO certifications.
• Experience in QA tools such as PPAP, Process FMEA, Control Plan, Risk Assessment, Internal Audits, and Gauge Management and Calibration.
• Ability to travel to suppliers and other company locations as needed.
• Ability to work flexible work hours and overtime, as needed.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and extensive knowledge of LEAN tools and techniques for improvement.
• Experience in project management.
• Previous experience in a similar industry is beneficial.
• Proficient in SAP, Factory Suite, data entry, daily/monthly reports, and MS Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Sustain current QA processes while driving continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.
• Manage supplier quality claims and support customer quality requests.
• Lead supplier quality activities and monitor performance with North American suppliers.
• Own supplier quality topics and documentation: PPAPs, 8D, deviations, waivers, and change requests.
• Coordinate incoming part/material inspections with Receiving, Production, and Suppliers.
• Support ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 audits and readiness.
• Track and report quality KPIs to Management.

Skills

LEAN tools

Project management

Data analysis

Education

BS in Materials Science or Engineering

Tools

PPAP

Process FMEA

Control Plan

Risk Assessment

Internal Audits

Gauge Management and Calibration

SAP

Factory Suite

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland’s Cultural Values

Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees’ knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Wieland is hiring a Quality Engineer. The Quality Engineer is a key contributor to ensuring compliance with quality standards in our manufacturing environment. This role focuses on quality inspection, testing, and calibration processes while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining proper documentation. The Quality Engineer works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to uphold product integrity and customer satisfaction. This role is located in Delaware, OH and will be fully on-site.

Quality Engineer Responsibilities

• Actively supports the department by sustaining current processes while identifying and driving opportunities for continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (SOPs, Work Instructions, and Quality Records) through thorough and consistent review.
• Responsible for managing supplier quality claims and supporting customer claims and quality requests. Leads or supports root cause analysis, implementation of corrective and preventive actions, and provides timely feedback to Suppliers, Production, Customers, as required.
• Serves as the primary quality interface for supplier development activities, with a strong focus on North American suppliers, including performance monitoring, corrective action follow-up, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Owns all supplier-related quality topics and documentation, including PPAPs, 8D reports, deviations, waivers, and supplier change or concession requests.
• Coordinates quality control activities for incoming parts and materials, including inspection planning, sampling strategies, non-conformance handling, and collaboration with Receiving, Production, and Suppliers to ensure conformity to specifications.
• Supports the sustainability of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications by participating in annual internal audits across all identified processes and supporting external audit readiness.
• Tracks, analyses, and reports Quality KPIs and provides timely, data-driven reports to Management.

Quality Engineer Qualifications

• BS in Material Science or Engineering and /or equivalent comprehensive experience in the field.
• Experience with ISO certifications.
• Experience in QA tools such as PPAP, Process FMEA, Control Plan, Risk Assessment, Internal Audits, and Gauge Management and Calibration.
• Ability to travel to suppliers and other company locations as needed.
• Ability to work flexible work hours and overtime, as needed.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and extensive knowledge of LEAN tools and techniques for improvement.
• Experience in project management.
• Previous experience in a similar industry is beneficial.
• Proficient in SAP, Factory Suite, data entry, daily/monthly reports, and MS Office is required.

Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

• Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.