Quality Engineer I: Lean & Data-Driven Growth

Essenti Talent; Ellwood City (Lawrence County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking an early-career Quality Engineer I to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing quality systems. You will work with seasoned professionals, learn to collect and analyze data, and contribute to quality initiatives across ISO standards and Nadcap exposure.

Ideal candidates bring a two-year technical degree (or higher) in Quality or related fields and a passion for continuous improvement. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in Quality, Statistical Analysis, or related area.
• A four-year technical degree is also welcomed.
• Interest in quality, manufacturing, data analysis, statistics, metallurgy, or process improvement.
• Familiarity with SPC, Lean Manufacturing, ISO standards, machining drawings, or statistical software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Lean manufacturing

Statistical software

Education

Two-year technical degree in Quality or related

Four-year technical degree welcomed

Tools

SPC familiarity

ISO standards

Machining drawings

Job description

Essenti Talent is seeking an early-career Quality Engineer I to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing quality systems. You will work with seasoned professionals, learn to collect and analyze data, and contribute to quality initiatives across ISO standards and Nadcap exposure.

Ideal candidates bring a two-year technical degree (or higher) in Quality or related fields and a passion for continuous improvement. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.