Quality Engineer

Super Steel; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certified Weld Inspector (CWI)

NDT experience (LT, PT, MT, UT)

ICHRA Health Reimbursement

Job summary

Super Steel in Mequon, WI, is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to ensure weld, paint, assembly, and fabrication processes meet ISO standards. You will lead root-cause analysis, drive corrective actions, and support production to prevent defects. This is a fully onsite role in a large metal fabrication facility.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in quality or engineering within metal fabrication, experience with PPAP/APQP/8D, and is familiar with ISO 9001:2015.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in quality, engineering, welding, or fabrication environments.
• Experience with PPAP, APQP, 8D, and ISO 9001:2015
• Currently live within commuting distance of Mequon, WI
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Quality Systems Ownership — Maintain and improve quality systems that support ISO 9001:2015 compliance, internal audits, customer audits, and documentation control
• Blueprint & GD&T Interpretation — Interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, tolerances, and specifications to ensure product conformance
• Quality Documentation — Prepare, submit, and maintain PPAP, SPAP, APQP, Control Plans, PFMEAs, and related documentation for new and existing programs
• Root Cause & Corrective Action Leadership — Lead structured problem-solving using 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, and other methodologies; verify corrective action effectiveness
• Inspection Support — Partner with inspectors to validate in-process, layout, and final inspections; support measurement strategy and inspection planning
• Process Troubleshooting — Investigate issues in weld, paint, machining, assembly, and fabrication processes; collaborate with production to implement improvements
• Data & Trend Analysis — Analyze inspection data, scrap trends, and defect patterns to identify systemic issues and drive preventive actions
• Customer & Supplier Interface — Support customer quality requirements, respond to customer concerns, and collaborate with suppliers on quality expectations and nonconformance resolution
• Continuous Improvement Projects — Participate in or lead initiatives focused on reducing defects, improving repeatability, and strengthening process capability
• Training & Coaching — Provide guidance to operators, inspectors, and supervisors on quality tools, standards, and best practices
• Documentation & Reporting — Maintain accurate records, reports, and quality documentation to support audits, traceability, and customer requirements
• Cross-Functional Collaboration — Work closely with engineering, production, welding, paint, and assembly teams to ensure quality is built into every step of the process
• Safety & Compliance - Follow all Super Steel and OSHA safety rules while maintaining a clean, organized work environment

Skills

Quality experience

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Calipers

Scales

Tape measures

Job description

About this position

Super Steel, located in Mequon, WI, is an ISO‑9001:2015 certified, Tier One, full‑service metal fabrication partner to global blue‑chip OEMs. For more than 100 years, we’ve specialized in complex weldments and turn‑key finished products that demand precision, repeatability, and uncompromising quality. Our 300,000 sq. ft. facility provides complete in‑house fabrication, machining, coating, and assembly solutions for Fortune 500 customers across multiple industries.

About The Role:

As a Quality Engineer, you’ll be the technical backbone ensuring weld, paint, assembly, and fabrication processes meet customer and ISO standards. You’ll lead problem‑solving efforts, drive corrective actions, and support production teams to prevent defects before they happen.

This is a fully onsite role supporting hands‑on manufacturing operations.

To Be Considered, You Must Meet ALL of the Following:

• Currently live within commuting distance of Mequon, WI
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• 5+ years of quality or engineering experience in metal fabrication, welding, or heavy manufacturing
• Experience with PPAP, APQP, 8D, and ISO 9001:2015

Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be reviewed.

What You'll Do:

• Quality Systems Ownership — Maintain and improve quality systems that support ISO 9001:2015 compliance, internal audits, customer audits, and documentation control
• Blueprint & GD&T Interpretation — Interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, tolerances, and specifications to ensure product conformance
• Quality Documentation — Prepare, submit, and maintain PPAP, SPAP, APQP, Control Plans, PFMEAs, and related documentation for new and existing programs
• Root Cause & Corrective Action Leadership — Lead structured problem‑solving using 8D, 5‑Why, Ishikawa, and other methodologies; verify corrective action effectiveness
• Inspection Support — Partner with inspectors to validate in‑process, layout, and final inspections; support measurement strategy and inspection planning
• Process Troubleshooting — Investigate issues in weld, paint, machining, assembly, and fabrication processes; collaborate with production to implement improvements
• Data & Trend Analysis — Analyze inspection data, scrap trends, and defect patterns to identify systemic issues and drive preventive actions
• Customer & Supplier Interface — Support customer quality requirements, respond to customer concerns, and collaborate with suppliers on quality expectations and nonconformance resolution
• Continuous Improvement Projects — Participate in or lead initiatives focused on reducing defects, improving repeatability, and strengthening process capability
• Training & Coaching — Provide guidance to operators, inspectors, and supervisors on quality tools, standards, and best practices
• Documentation & Reporting — Maintain accurate records, reports, and quality documentation to support audits, traceability, and customer requirements
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration — Work closely with engineering, production, welding, paint, and assembly teams to ensure quality is built into every step of the process
• Safety & Compliance - Follow all Super Steel and OSHA safety rules while maintaining a clean, organized work environment

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred) or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in quality, engineering, welding, or fabrication environments
• Proficiency with calipers, scales, tape measures, and other inspection tools
• Strong communication skills and confidence presenting findings
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Weld Inspector (CWI)
• AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, D1.6
• NDT experience (LT, PT, MT, UT)
• ICHRA Health Reimbursement (age‑based monthly amount; spouse $272/mo; child $135/mo)
• Voluntary LTD, STD, AD&D, Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• PTO