Quality Engineer

Surge Staffing; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our manufacturing team. You will ensure products and processes meet quality requirements and work closely with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers to resolve issues and drive improvements.

Responsibilities include developing quality plans, performing root-cause analysis, leading CAPA actions, and maintaining documentation to support APQP/PPAP and MSA activities while driving continuous improvement and reducing defects.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering, or related field
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and CAPA
• Knowledge of 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa, FMEA, SPC
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specs, and GD&T
• Experience with inspection and measurement tools
• Understanding of MSA and Gage R&R
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and data-driven problem solving
• Experience conducting internal, supplier, or process audits
• Ability to investigate customer complaints and nonconformances
• Strong Excel skills and quality software experience
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally in manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards, procedures, and control plans
• Monitor manufacturing processes and product quality to ensure specifications
• Investigate defects, customer complaints, and process issues using RCA
• Lead CAPA and verify effectiveness
• Utilize quality tools including 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa, FMEA, SPC, Pareto
• Develop PFMEA, Control Plans, work instructions, and inspection standards
• Support APQP, PPAP, MSA, and capability studies
• Analyze quality data and identify trends for continuous improvement
• Partner with production to implement process improvements and reduce scrap/rework
• Perform internal, process, and product audits
• Work with suppliers to resolve incoming material and supplier quality concerns
• Investigate customer complaints and product nonconformances
• Train employees on quality procedures, standards, and requirements
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and records
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements
• Collaborate with production, engineering, suppliers, and management

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

CAPA

QMS

Statistical analysis

GD&T

MSA

Audit

Excel

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Inspection tools

QC software

Gage R&R

Job description

Quality Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Manufacturing
Experience Level: 2–5 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support product quality and manufacturing processes. This role is responsible for ensuring products and processes meet company, customer, and regulatory quality requirements.

The Quality Engineer will work closely with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers to identify and resolve quality issues, improve manufacturing processes, reduce defects, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards, procedures, and control plans
• Monitor manufacturing processes and product quality to ensure compliance with specifications
• Investigate product defects, customer complaints, and process issues using root cause analysis
• Lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and verify their effectiveness
• Utilize quality tools including 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa, FMEA, SPC, and Pareto analysis
• Develop and maintain PFMEA, Control Plans, work instructions, and inspection standards
• Support APQP, PPAP, MSA, and capability studies for new and existing products
• Analyze quality data and identify trends to support continuous improvement
• Partner with production teams to implement process improvements and reduce scrap and rework
• Perform internal, process, and product audits
• Work with suppliers to resolve incoming material and supplier quality concerns
• Investigate customer complaints and product nonconformances
• Train employees on quality procedures, standards, and requirements
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and records
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards, including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements
• Collaborate effectively with production, engineering, suppliers, and management

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering, or a related field
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Experience with quality standards such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Knowledge of 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa, FMEA, Control Plans, and SPC
• Experience developing and maintaining process and product quality standards
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T
• Experience with inspection and measurement tools
• Understanding of Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Gage R&R
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and data-driven problem solving
• Experience conducting internal, supplier, or process audits
• Ability to investigate customer complaints and nonconformances
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with quality-related software
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience or certification
• CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) certification

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Engineer who enjoys working hands-on in a manufacturing environment, solving quality problems, improving processes, and working with cross-functional teams to prevent defects and improve overall product quality.

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