Quality Engineer Early Career

Software Placement Group; Ellwood City (Lawrence County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking an early-career Quality Engineer for an on-site role in Ellwood City, PA. The position focuses on hands-on exposure to quality systems, continuous improvement, and manufacturing processes for recent graduates or those with limited experience.

You will support the Quality Management System, participate in Lean projects, assist with audits, analyze data, and help with SPC initiatives, root-cause analysis, and documentation. ISO/ Nadcap familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in Quality, Statistical Analysis, or related area (four-year welcome).
• Interest in quality, manufacturing, data analysis, statistics, metallurgy, or process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Management System and quality standards.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist with internal quality audits and corrective actions.
• Collect and analyze manufacturing and quality data.
• Support SPC initiatives and create graphs, reports, and diagrams.
• Help investigate problems, identify root causes, and propose solutions.
• Assist with procedures, documentation, training, and other quality-related projects.

Skills

Quality awareness

Data analysis

Clear communication

Early-career

Education

Associate or two-year technical degree in Quality

Tools

Statistical software

SPC familiarity

Job description

Location: Ellwood City, PA | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

An established manufacturer is seeking an early-career Quality Engineer to join its team. This role is designed for a recent graduate or someone with limited professional experience who wants hands‑on exposure to quality systems, continuous improvement, and manufacturing processes. It's an opportunity to build a strong foundation in quality engineering while working alongside experienced manufacturing and quality professionals.

What you'll do

• Support the company's Quality Management System and quality standards
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects
• Assist with internal quality audits and corrective actions
• Collect and analyze manufacturing and quality data
• Support Statistical Process Control (SPC) initiatives
• Create graphs, reports, diagrams, and other quality documentation
• Help investigate problems, identify root causes, and recommend solutions
• Support customer quality concerns and non-conformance activities
• Assist with procedures, documentation, training, and other quality-related projects

Required qualifications

• A two-year technical degree in Quality, Statistical Analysis, or a related area (a four-year technical degree is also welcomed)
• Interest in quality, manufacturing, data analysis, statistics, metallurgy, or process improvement
• Solid computer skills and the ability to communicate clearly
• Early-career candidates welcome, including recent graduates or those with a year or two of experience

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) is a plus
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing is a plus
• Familiarity with ISO standards is a plus
• Familiarity with machining drawings is a plus
• Familiarity with statistical software is a plus

Why this role

This position offers exposure to recognized quality standards including ISO 9001, ISO 17025, and Nadcap, providing a strong opportunity to develop highly marketable quality and manufacturing experience from the start of your career.