Quality Engineer I

Enpro Industries, Inc.; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NxEdge, an Enpro Industries, Inc. company, is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive operational excellence in Morgan Hill onsite. You will maintain and improve quality systems, lead CAPA/FMEA/SPC activities, and work with production to resolve quality issues and ensure customer satisfaction.

You will support audits and continuous improvement initiatives, collaborating across functions to uphold safety, quality, and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Manufacturing experience in semiconductor/aerospace/precision machining.
• Strong knowledge of RCA, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Proficiency with data analysis techniques and quality software tools.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and wear PPE.
• Willingness to train across functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve quality systems aligned with ISO 9001 and customer specs.
• Develop, revise, and implement quality procedures, work instructions, and control plans.
• Lead quality improvements with production teams across manufacturing operations.
• Investigate customer quality concerns and provide timely data-driven resolutions.
• Lead or support FMEA, SPC, and other quality engineering methods.
• Support audits and ensure effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Inspect and test materials, processes, and products to verify conformance.

Skills

Root cause analysis

CAPA

FMEA

SPC

MSA

Data analysis

Cross-functional

GD&T reading

Quality tools

Communication

Education

BS in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Job description

Title: Quality Engineer Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Division: NxEdge Department: Quality Location: NxEdge - Morgan Hill - Onsite Salary Range - 102K -110K Join Enpro as a Quality Engineer Join NxEdge, an Enpro company, as a Quality Engineer and help drive operational excellence through robust quality systems, continuous improvement initiatives, and customer-focused problem solving. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring products, processes, and systems meet the highest quality standards while supporting the company's commitment to Safety, Excellence, and Respect. The Quality Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving quality management systems, supporting manufacturing operations, and driving corrective and preventive actions that enhance product quality and customer satisfaction. This position works cross-functionally with production and operations teams to improve processes, resolve quality issues, and ensure compliance with industry and customer requirements.

What You'll Do

• Maintain and continuously improve quality management systems in alignment with ISO 9001 and customerspecific requirements
• Develop, revise, and implement quality procedures, work instructions and control plans
• Partner with production teams to lead quality improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
• Investigate customer quality concerns and provide timely, data-driven responses and resolutions
• Lead or support FMEA, SPC, and other quality engineering methodologies
• Support internal and external audits and ensure completion of effectiveness of corrective actions
• Conduct quality training and maintain required quality system records
• Maintaining calibration records, production SOPs, travelers, PORs, and controlled quality documentation
• Track and analyze quality metrics including QPPM, OTD, RMA logs, customer complaint logs, scrap yield, and SPC as required
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventative action (CAPA)
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented and effective
• Inspect and test materials, equipment, processes, and products to verify conformance to specifications
• Collaborate with operations leadership to develop controls, improve workflows, and ensure compliance with safety and quality requirements
• Troubleshoot production and product issues while reviewing engineering specifications, drawings, and manufacturing processes

Your Role in Our Values

Safety Champion a culture of safety by embracing the Enpro Safety Pledge in everything you do. Ensure processes, products, and work environments meet safety requirements while proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.

Excellence Drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision making, process optimization, and a commitment to quality in every aspect of operations.

Respect Build strong partnerships across functions and support an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives contribute to better outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, semiconductor, aerospace, or precision machining
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies including RCA, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, and MSA
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements
• Proficiency with data analysis techniques and quality software tools
• Ability to lift, pull, and push up to 35 pounds and wear required personal protective equipment
• Flexibility to train and work in other functional areas as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Certification
• Lean and/or Six Sigma certification
• Additional experience supporting ISO-based quality systems and customer audits

NxEdge is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences. At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.