QUALITY ENGINEER

Riverside Mfg., LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Mfg., LLC seeks a Quality Engineer to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You will analyze processes, investigate quality issues, and develop data-driven inspection strategies to ensure products meet quality and compliance requirements, while maintaining the ISO 9001-based QMS.

The role collaborates with production, customers, and suppliers, supports PPAP submissions, and applies IPC-A-610 and IPC/J-STD standards.

Qualifications

• Perform qualitative and quantitative process analyses to improve product quality and capacity.
• Lead investigations of quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop inspection and sampling plans based on failure-rate history.
• Interface with customers and suppliers for quality issues.
• Support PPAP submissions and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process analyses and recommend quality improvements.
• Lead investigations and oversee CAPA actions.
• Develop inspection and sampling plans.
• Serve as quality contact for customers and suppliers.
• Support documentation of quality processes and metrics.
• Oversee PPAP submissions.

Skills

Quality engineering

Data analysis

Green Belt

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

On-floor quality control

Tools

Syteline ERP

Six Sigma tools

Job description

Position Summary

Quality Engineer drives continuous improvement across manufacturing operations by analyzing processes, investigating quality issues, and developing data-driven inspection strategies. This role partners closely with production, customers, and suppliers to ensure products consistently meet quality and compliance requirements and plays a key part in maintaining the organization’s quality management system.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative process analyses and recommend improvements that enhance both product quality and production capacity.
• Lead investigations into manufacturing issues affecting quality and oversee the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop inspection and sampling plans informed by historical failure-rate analysis.
• Serve as the quality point of contact for customer and supplier interactions, as required.
• Support documentation of internal processes and the quality metrics associated with them.
• Oversee and conduct Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions, as required.

Quality Systems & Standards Knowledge

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, to the level of an internal auditor.
• Familiarity with electronic assembly standards and requirements, including IPC-A-610 and IPC/J-STD.
• Understanding of ESD principles and practices.
• Must be US Person to comply with ITAR regulations.

Technical Skills

• Strong measurement and data analysis skills.
• Basic understanding of electronics.
• Proficiency with problem-solving tools and methodologies (Green Belt certification preferred).
• Familiarity with enterprise software systems (experience with Syteline a plus).

Professional Skills

• Ability to manage multiple, high-priority efforts simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail with a proven ability to meet schedule expectations.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, including delegating effectively.

Onsite in Fort Wayne IN and relocation not offered for this role.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Quality Systems & ISO 9001
• Root Cause & Corrective Action
• Inspection & Sampling Planning
• PPAP Submissions
• Measurement & Data Analysis
• Problem-Solving (Green Belt)
• Customer & Supplier Quality
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates primarily within manufacturing, inspection, and assembly areas, with regular interaction across production, customers, and suppliers. Candidates should be comfortable spending time on the production floor to investigate quality issues, conduct inspections, and observe processes firsthand. Standard PPE and safety protocols apply in production areas.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties. The company reserves the right to revise responsibilities as business needs evolve.