Quality Engineer

The Richmond Group USA; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Richmond Group USA is seeking a Quality Engineer to join a leading global industrial equipment manufacturer in Virginia. This role supports growth and will drive operational excellence, improve processes, strengthen quality systems, and build a Voice of Quality across the plant.

You will partner with production, engineering, and operations to reduce variation, lead root cause investigations, and develop robust control plans and FMEAs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline preferred.
• 3+ years of quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or process improvement experience.
• Hands-on experience with continuous improvement, root cause analysis, CAPA, control plans, FMEA, and statistical problem-solving.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven problem solving and cross-functional influence.
• APQP experience and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Strengthen control plans and FMEAs; drive improvements in first-pass yield and process capability.
• Use data to improve product quality and manufacturing processes across the plant.
• Implement APQP and improve supplier quality and traceability.
• Collaborate with international corporate quality teams as the plant scales in a fast-paced environment.
• Drive a Right First Time culture through hands-on leadership.

Skills

Root cause analysis

CAPA

FMEA

Statistical problem-solving

APQP experience

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

TRG Manufacturing Search Division seeks a Quality Engineer to join a leading global industrial equipment manufacturer. This newly created role supports the company's continued growth and will play a key role in improving manufacturing processes, strengthening quality systems, and driving operational excellence across the plant.

As a Quality Engineer, you will partner with production, engineering, and operations to improve manufacturing processes, reduce variation, and help build a stronger "Voice of Quality." You'll lead root cause investigations, identify continuous improvement opportunities, strengthen control plans and FMEAs, and use data to improve first-time pass yield, process capability, and product quality. Beyond day-to-day quality support, you'll help implement APQP, improve supplier quality and traceability, and develop systems that prevent problems before they occur. You'll also collaborate with international corporate quality teams as the plant continues to scale in a fast-paced engineered-to-order manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys improving manufacturing processes, influencing cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that make operations more efficient, repeatable, and reliable.

Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred
• 3+ years of quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or manufacturing process improvement experience
• Hands-on experience with continuous improvement, root cause analysis, CAPA, control plans, FMEA, and statistical problem-solving
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to identify opportunities, drive improvements, and influence cross-functional teams
• APQP experience and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt a plus

If you're a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving manufacturing problems, improving processes, and driving continuous improvement while building a true "Right First Time" culture, we'd love to hear from you.

**Please note that candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship to be considered for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.**