Quality Engineer

Joseph Michaels International; Stuarts Draft (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Quality Engineer at Joseph Michaels International will support manufacturing quality and regulatory activities at this manufacturing plant. This role investigates quality issues, evaluates defects, and develops engineering solutions to improve performance.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in continuous improvement, and assist with process validation to ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• BS in Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or similar field.
• 1+ years manufacturing quality experience (co-op/internship acceptable).
• Good communication and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing quality and regulatory activities at the plant.
• Investigate quality issues, evaluate defects, identify trends, and develop solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in continuous improvement.
• Support process validation and capability studies to ensure compliance.
• Promote safety and provide technical guidance to hourly staff.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

BS in Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering

Job description

The Quality Engineer will support manufacturing quality and regulatory activities at this manufacturing plant. This position investigates quality-related manufacturing issues, evaluates product and process defects, identifies quality trends, and develops engineering solutions to improve manufacturing performance.The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in continuous improvement initiatives, support process validation and capability studies, and help ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and company quality procedures.

• Serve as a champion for safety by promoting a safe work environment, demonstrating safe work practices, and actively participating in safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support quality objectives by maintaining high product quality standards, reducing process variability, and driving initiatives that improve overall product performance.
• Provide technical leadership and support to production areas by troubleshooting process and equipment issues.
• Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot process control systems to optimize performance, improve operational stability, and support production goals.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with hourly employees while providing technical guidance and training related to process improvements, operational changes, safety requirements, quality standards, and efficiency improvements.
• Support continuous improvement efforts through the identification, evaluation, and implementation of initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost performance.

Requirements

• BS in Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering (Or Similar)
• 1 or more years of manufacturing quality experience (could include co-op and/or internship)
• Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.