Quality Engineer

Transcendia, Inc.; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Transcendia, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to partner with Operations and Engineering on the manufacturing floor. You will drive continuous improvement, minimize process risk, and ensure reliability of custom materials used in critical applications.

The role focuses on root‑cause analysis, investigations of nonconformances, and adherence to quality systems while supporting audits and SOPs. This position requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or science and 2+ years in a regulated

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field.
• At least 2 years of quality or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, maintain and improve quality standards and methods in operations.
• Mentor cross‑functional team through root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Lead investigations for quality nonconformances and manage corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze quality data and KPIs to identify trends and mitigate risks.
• Plan and execute test method validations.
• Participate in internal and external audits.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Verbal & written communication

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Tools

Minitab

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

As a Quality Engineer at Transcendia, you will serve as a key change agent on our manufacturing floor. You won’t just maintain our QMS — you will actively partner with Operations and Engineering to drive continuous improvement, minimize process risk, and ensure the absolute reliability of custom materials used in critical, high-stakes applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering to develop, implement, maintain and improve quality standards and methods to ensure product quality within manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with and mentor cross‑functional team members through the root‑cause analysis process, continuous improvement process, and supporting a culture of quality.
• Lead investigations in response to quality nonconformances and manage timely corrective and preventive actions in alignment with quality system requirements.
• Analyze quality data and key performance indicators, identify trends, and initiate actions to address emerging product or process risks.
• Plan and execute test method validations.
• Participate in internal and external audits.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.
• At least 2 years of quality or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment is required; regulated‑industry experience is preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience leading and supporting nonconformance investigations and corrective action activities in a regulated quality system
• Experience supporting manufacturing process improvements in a regulated environment
• Experience applying risk management and statistical process control methods in manufacturing environments
• Experience developing standard operating procedures and test methods
• Experience leading and supporting test method validations

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail with strong documentation and follow‑up skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong data analysis skills.
• Experience in or the ability to learn statistical software (e.g., Minitab)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, communicate professionally, and collaborate effectively with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Communicating professionally with internal teams, customers, and external vendors to resolve quality issues.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge of products, materials, processes, and intended applications to assess nonconformances and risk, recommend appropriate disposition, and support technically justified decisions.

Work Environment

• Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment.
• Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering production areas.

Transcendia is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.