Quality Engineer – Data-Driven QC & CI (On-site Fort Wayne)

Nishikawa Cooper LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nishikawa Cooper LLC Fort Wayne, IN on-site Quality Engineer role is a full-time position focused on monitoring and improving product quality through data analysis, root cause investigation, and CAPA activities.

You will support production, maintain quality documentation, conduct audits, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to reduce defects while meeting customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field.
• Experience in quality engineering and quality management.
• Experience with inspections, testing, and measurement.
• Strong data-driven problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent communication with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve product quality via data analysis and CAPA.
• Support production teams with quality-related issues.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation and records.
• Perform audits and inspections to verify compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to reduce defects.
• Communicate quality trends and prepare periodic reports.
• Participate in customer and supplier quality discussions as needed.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Quality Management

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Statistical methods

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP

SPC software

MS Office

Job description

The Nishikawa Cooper LLC Fort Wayne, IN on-site Quality Engineer role is a full-time position focused on monitoring and improving product quality through data analysis, root cause investigation, and CAPA activities.

You will support production, maintain quality documentation, conduct audits, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to reduce defects while meeting customer requirements.