Quality Engineer - Assembly

NCSL International; Maryland; On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Forgent Power is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Quality Engineer to partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain to assure product and process quality on the shop floor. You will engage daily, perform rapid problem-solving, and drive continuous improvement across machining, assembly, and powder coating.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, FPY tracking, COPQ analysis, and structured problem-solving with MRB leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 37 years of experience in quality engineering, in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, assembly, powder coating).
• Certifications such as CQE, CQA, Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and quality management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support production teams with real-time quality troubleshooting across manufacturing and support processes.
• Validate containment actions to ensure nonconforming material is properly identified and controlled.
• Conduct Gemba walks to verify error-proofing, process controls, and standard work adherence.
• Create quality alerts for critical issues.
• Collect and log nonconforming material in ERP system, lead MRB meetings and dispositions.
• Lead MRB meetings and follow up on dispositions.
• Review FPY, scrap, rework, and issue logs.
• Analyze scrap and COPQ using Pareto methods.
• Update COPQ data and create charts, including MRB metrics.
• Report monthly quality trends.
• Lead structured problem-solving and corrective action events.
• Review and maintain control plans and standard work.
• Update PFMEAs.
• Run process capability studies.
• Conduct process audits.
• Validate operator training effectiveness.
• Support onboarding and quality training.
• Support calibration of tools.
• Update and maintain quality documentation.

Skills

A3

8D

PPAP

APQP

FMEA

SPC

MSA

ISO 9001

Engineering drawings

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Self-starter

Time management

ERP systems

Quality management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field

CQE certification preferred

CQA certification preferred

Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Quality management software

Job description

Description:

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer (QE) is a hands-on quality professional who partners closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure product and process quality across fabrication, assembly, powder coating, and operations. This role focuses on daily shop-floor engagement, rapid problem solving, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement.

Essential Responsibilities:

Shop Floor Quality Support & Troubleshooting

• Support production teams with real-time quality troubleshooting across the manufacturing and support processes.
• Validate containment actions to ensure nonconforming material is properly identified and controlled.
• Conduct Gemba walks to verify error-proofing, process controls, and standard work adherence.
• Create quality alerts for critical issues.
• Collect and log nonconforming material in ERP system, lead Material Review Board

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Review and summarize FPY, scrap, rework, and issue logs.
• Analyze scrap and COPQ using Pareto methods.
• Update COPQ data and create charts, including MRB metrics.
• Report monthly quality trends.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Lead structured problem-solving and corrective action events.
• Review and maintain control plans and standard work.
• Update PFMEAs.
• Run process capability studies.

Audits, MRB & Training Support

• Conduct process audits.
• Lead MRB meetings and follow up on dispositions.
• Validate operator training effectiveness.
• Support onboarding and quality training.

Quality Systems & Documentation

• Support calibration of tools.
• Update and maintain quality documentation.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 37 years of experience in quality engineering, in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, assembly, powder coating).
• Certifications such as CQE, CQA, Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and quality management software preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in quality tools: A3, 8D, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA.
• Experience with ISO 9001
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Statistical data analysis and problem-solving skills.

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Disclaimer

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Forgent Power reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Forgent Power is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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