Quality Engineer

Nishikawa Cooper LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Nishikawa Cooper LLC Fort Wayne, IN on-site Quality Engineer role is a full-time position focused on monitoring and improving product quality through data analysis, root cause investigation, and CAPA activities.

You will support production, maintain quality documentation, conduct audits, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to reduce defects while meeting customer requirements.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field.
• Experience in quality engineering and quality management.
• Experience with inspections, testing, and measurement.
• Strong data-driven problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent communication with cross-functional teams.

Mansioni

• Monitor and improve product quality via data analysis and CAPA.
• Support production teams with quality-related issues.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation and records.
• Perform audits and inspections to verify compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to reduce defects.
• Communicate quality trends and prepare periodic reports.
• Participate in customer and supplier quality discussions as needed.

Conoscenze

Quality Engineering

Quality Management

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Statistical methods

Problem solving

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Strumenti

ERP/MRP

SPC software

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Company Description

Nishikawa Cooper LLC is a manufacturing company with operations in Topeka, Bremen, and Fort Wayne, Indiana. The organization supports customers across the United States, offering opportunities to work in a stable, multi-location environment. Team members in Fort Wayne collaborate closely with other sites and cross-functional departments to maintain consistent product and process standards. The company values reliability, continuous improvement, and a strong focus on operational performance, providing growth opportunities for individuals interested in quality-focused careers.

Role Description

The Quality Engineer is a full-time on-site role based in Fort Wayne, IN. This position is responsible for monitoring and improving product quality through data analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective and preventive actions. Day-to-day tasks include supporting production teams with quality-related issues, developing and maintaining quality documentation, performing audits and inspections, and ensuring adherence to internal standards and customer requirements. The Quality Engineer collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to resolve nonconformities, reduce defects, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The role also involves communicating quality trends, preparing reports, and participating in customer and supplier quality discussions as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in Quality Engineering and Quality Management to design, implement, and maintain effective quality systems and processes.
• Experience in Quality Control activities, including inspections, testing, and measurement to verify compliance with specifications.
• Background in Quality Assurance, focusing on procedures, documentation, and audits to ensure consistent product and process standards.
• Ability to manage and improve Product Quality through data-driven analysis, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, including familiarity with root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA) and statistical techniques.
• Effective communication skills for working with production teams, suppliers, and customers, and for preparing clear reports and documentation.
• Proficiency with common quality and manufacturing systems (e.g., ERP/MRP, SPC software, MS Office) and basic familiarity with ISO or similar quality standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in manufacturing.