Quality Engineer in Cincinnati

Energy Jobline ZR; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR seeks a Manufacturing Quality Engineer focused on composites and mechanical manufacturing. The role emphasizes audits, product inspections, and CAPA verification within supplier facilities.

The candidate will apply GD&T, metrology, and SPC methods, perform dimensional inspections, and drive nonconformances to resolution with clear written reports and proactive improvements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Manufacturing Quality Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience performing process and supplier audits, product inspections, CAPA verification, and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and internal supplier quality assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process audits and supplier quality audits at manufacturing facilities.
• Perform product inspections and first article/dimensional inspections.
• Lead CAPA verification, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Document findings with clear reports and support mitigation activities.

Skills

Composite materials

Pultrusion

GD&T interpretation

Blueprint review

Metrology

SPC

Nonconformance management

Report writing

Customer-facing communication

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Tape measures

Bore gauges

Surface inspection tools

Audit documentation systems

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description Education

• Materials/Composites Engineer ( but not mandatory)
• Mechanical Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Industrial Engineer

Required Experience

• 2+ years in Manufacturing Quality Engineering.
• Experience performing:
  • Process audits
  • Supplier audits
  • Product inspections
  • Corrective Action verification (CAPA)
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • First Article and dimensional inspections

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of composite materials manufacturing.
• Knowledge of pultrusion processes ().
• GD&T interpretation.
• Blueprint and engineering drawing review.
• Metrology and dimensional inspection.
• Statistical process control (SPC).
• Nonconformance management.

Equipment Knowledge
Experience using:

• Calipers
• Micrometers
• Height gauges
• Tape measures
• Bore gauges (if applicable)
• Surface inspection tools
• Measurement recording and audit documentation systems

Audit Qualifications
familiarity with:

• ISO 9001
• Internal Process Audits
• Supplier Quality Audits
• Corrective Action Verification
• Manufacturing Process Assessments

Soft Skills

• Strong report writing.
• Customer-facing communication.
• Ability to work independently at supplier facilities.
• Capable of identifying process risks and improvement opportunities.