Quality Engineer Early Career

Key People; Ellwood City (Lawrence County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Key People in Ellwood City, PA is seeking an early-career Quality Engineer ready to learn and grow in manufacturing. You'll support the Quality Management System, participate in Lean projects, and help drive continuous improvement through data analysis and problem solving.

Recent graduates or those with limited experience are encouraged to apply. A two-year technical degree in Quality or related field is considered; a four-year degree is welcome.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in Quality, Statistical Analysis, or related area is required.
• Recent graduates or early-career candidates encouraged to apply.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Management System and quality standards.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist internal quality audits and corrective actions.
• Collect and analyze manufacturing and quality data.
• Support SPC initiatives and data-driven improvement.
• Create graphs, reports, diagrams, and documentation.
• Investigate problems, identify root causes, and recommend solutions.

Skills

Quality mindset

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Education

Two-year technical degree in Quality or related field

Four-year technical degree welcomed

Tools

MS Excel

Statistical software

SPC software

Job description

Quality Engineer I – Great Early-Career Opportunity

Ready to turn your technical education into hands-on manufacturing experience?

Our client is looking for an early-career Quality Engineer who is eager to learn, solve problems, work with data, and build a career in quality and manufacturing.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone with limited professional experience who has a technical background and wants exposure to real-world quality systems, continuous improvement, manufacturing processes, and problem-solving. You do not need to come in knowing everything—we’re looking for someone with a strong foundation, curiosity, and the drive to grow.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll work alongside experienced manufacturing and quality professionals while gaining exposure to a variety of quality initiatives. Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the company’s Quality Management System and quality standards
• Participating in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects
• Assisting with internal quality audits and corrective actions
• Collecting and analyzing manufacturing and quality data
• Supporting Statistical Process Control (SPC) initiatives
• Creating graphs, reports, diagrams, and other quality documentation
• Helping investigate problems, identify root causes, and recommend solutions
• Supporting customer quality concerns and non-conformance activities
• Assisting with procedures, documentation, training, and other quality-related projects

The position provides exposure to standards including ISO 9001, ISO 17025, and Nadcap, making it a strong opportunity to develop highly marketable quality and manufacturing experience.

What We’re Looking For

We’re especially interested in candidates who are early in their careers and ready to learn. You may be a recent graduate, have a year or two of experience, or have technical/manufacturing experience that you’re ready to build upon.

A two-year technical degree in Quality, Statistical Analysis, or a related area can qualify you for consideration; a four-year technical degree is also welcomed.

You’ll be a strong fit if you bring an interest in quality, manufacturing, data analysis, statistics, metallurgy, or process improvement, along with solid computer skills and the ability to communicate clearly. Familiarity with SPC, Lean Manufacturing, ISO standards, machining drawings, or statistical software is a plus—but we encourage candidates who are still developing these skills to apply.

Why This Opportunity?

This isn't a role where you’ll spend your first few years sitting on the sidelines. You’ll have the chance to learn quality engineering by actually doing it—working with data, investigating problems, supporting improvement projects, and gaining exposure to recognized quality systems and manufacturing operations.

If you’re looking for that important first or early-career opportunity where you can learn, contribute, and develop into a well-rounded Quality Engineer, we’d like to hear from you.

Recent graduates and early-career candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.