Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Hunter Recruiting; Valley City (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Quality Engineer in Valley City, Ohio. The role involves developing and implementing quality plans for products, analyzing statistical data, and conducting internal audits. The ideal candidate will possess a BS in Engineering or a Quality-related field, along with skills in quality planning, data analysis, and project management. Strong communication skills are essential. This position offers opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of quality planning and control methods.
• Experience managing multiple projects independently.
• Proficient in data analysis and statistical process control techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement product quality assurance plans.
• Analyze statistical data and initiate corrective actions.
• Lead validation activities for new product development.
• Conduct internal audits and support supplier qualification.
• Drive process improvements to enhance product quality.

Skills

Quality planning

Statistical analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

BS in Engineering or Quality-related field

Tools

Statistical Process Control tools

Job description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality plans and specifications for new and existing products. This role independently applies quality engineering principles to ensure product and process health, leads moderate to large projects, and drives continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and cross-functional teams.

Quality Engineer Responsibilities

• Develop and implement product quality assurance and process control plans.
• Analyze statistical capability data (SPC, MSA, Gauge R&R) and initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Lead validation activities for new product development, including measurement system design and capability studies.
• Conduct internal audits and support supplier qualification (including Ship-to-Stock approvals).
• Drive process improvements to reduce risk of external quality escapes.
• Lead and participate in Product Quality Planning (PQP) activities and train team members on quality tools.
• Review and approve quality documentation, test procedures, and engineering drawings.
• Evaluate nonconforming material and ensure effective corrective actions.
• Provide reliability analysis (including Weibull) and support customer capability requests.
• Communicate project status and collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Service teams.

Quality Engineer Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Quality-related field.
• Knowledge of quality planning, control methods, and statistical analysis.
• Experience managing multiple projects and solving complex problems independently.
• Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical process control tools.