Quality Engineer

Aegis Worldwide; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Worldwide is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to join a manufacturing team on the 2nd shift. You will troubleshoot quality issues on extrusion lines, analyze data to spot trends, and work with production operators, maintenance, and leadership to drive process improvements and reduce scrap.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, corrective actions, and developing SOPs, with opportunities for advancement into leadership roles as you grow with the organization.

Qualifications

• Recent engineering graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Interest in quality, process improvement, and manufacturing operations.
• Willingness to learn and grow into future leadership opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting of quality and process issues on extrusion lines
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Investigate customer and internal quality concerns
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Support process optimization projects focused on productivity, scrap reduction, and product consistency
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation
• Work closely with production operators to improve manufacturing performance
• Support trials involving new materials, products, and equipment
• Participate in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, production, and engineering teams

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Quality mindset

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM-11:00 PM

About the Role

We are seeking an ambitious, hands-on engineering graduate to join a manufacturing team as a Quality Engineer.

This is a floor-focused engineering position where you will work directly with production operators, maintenance technicians, and manufacturing leadership to troubleshoot quality issues, improve processes, reduce scrap, and ensure consistent product performance across plastic extrusion operations.

Because the facility operates around the clock, this position is aligned with second shift, providing the opportunity to work directly with active production operations and make an immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting of quality and process issues on extrusion lines
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Investigate customer and internal quality concerns
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Support process optimization projects focused on productivity, scrap reduction, and product consistency
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation
• Work closely with production operators to improve manufacturing performance
• Support trials involving new materials, products, and equipment
• Participate in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, production, and engineering teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Recent engineering graduates are encouraged to apply
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a hands-on manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Interest in quality, process improvement, and manufacturing operations
• Willingness to learn and grow into future leadership opportunities

This position is designed as a 12-24 month developmental opportunity with potential advancement into roles such as: