Quality Engineer

Elliott Company; Jeannette (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Company is seeking a Quality Engineer in Jeannette, United States, to ensure the quality of all products by reviewing specs and maintaining documentation. The role involves collaborating with internal teams and external customers.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in engineering, 4+ years of experience, and knowledge of quality assurance principles. Familiarity with rotating equipment and quality certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a quality-focused role.
• Experience in identifying and resolving quality-related issues.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality solutions for projects.
• Create and maintain quality documentation.
• Conduct internal quality audits and improvement projects.

Skills

Problem-solving

Quality assurance

Technical analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Quality certifications (CQE, CQA, etc.)

Six Sigma Black Belt certification

Job description

Overview & Responsibilities

The Quality Engineer ensures the quality of all products—both manufactured and purchased—by reviewing customer specifications, developing and maintaining quality documentation, performing audits, and investigating nonconformances. This role supports both internal and external customers and contributes to overall quality assurance throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality solutions for projects and tasks of varying complexity.
• Create and maintain quality documentation, including Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in key project meetings, including project transfers, customer kick-offs, and pre-inspection meetings.
• Provide quality assurance support to a wide range of internal teams, including Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing.
• Collaborate with external customers to ensure project quality and facilitate customer‑witnessed testing and inspections.
• Drive the completion of assigned tasks by working effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Conduct internal quality audits and continuous improvement projects.
• Lead or participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and 8D problem‑solving processes to address and prevent quality issues.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully across the organization to ensure the smooth exchange of information.
• Develop a deep understanding of all company products and processes, including quality assurance inputs and outputs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preference for Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering).
• Minimum of 4+ years of related work experience in a quality‑focused role.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex technical and quality‑related issues.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, inspection methods, and quality engineering principles.
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices.
• Experience with rotating equipment, such as compressors, turbines, and pumps (plus).
• Preferred: Quality certifications from a recognized body (e.g., CQE, CQA, CQT, CQM, CRE) or a Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ebara Elliott Energy is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the federal, state or local laws of the United States. Applicants and employees are protected under U.S. federal law from discrimination.