QUALITY ENGINEER in Fort Wayne

Energy Jobline ZR; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Engineer position in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on site, focusing on driving continuous improvement in manufacturing. You will analyze processes, lead CAPA investigations, develop sampling plans, and ensure PPAP submissions align with ISO 9001 standards.

You will collaborate with production, customers, and suppliers to uphold quality, compliance, and the organization's quality management system, spending time on the production floor and applying data-driven inspection strategies.

Qualifications

• ISO 9001 internal audit familiarity.
• IPC-A-610 and IPC/J-STD knowledge.
• ESD principles understanding.
• US Person required for ITAR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze processes and propose improvements to quality and capacity.
• Lead investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop inspection and sampling plans from historical data.
• Serve as the quality contact for customers and suppliers.
• Document quality metrics and processes.
• Oversee PPAP submissions as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Measurement

Green Belt certification

Team collaboration

Tools

Syteline

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Quality Engineer drives continuous improvement across manufacturing operations by analyzing processes, investigating quality issues, and developing data-driven inspection strategies. This role partners closely with production, customers, and suppliers to ensure products consistently meet quality and compliance requirements and plays a key part in maintaining the organization's quality management system.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative process analyses and recommend improvements that enhance both product quality and production capacity.
• Lead investigations into manufacturing issues affecting quality and oversee the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop inspection and sampling plans informed by historical failure-rate analysis.
• Serve as the quality point of contact for customer and supplier interactions, as required.
• Support documentation of internal processes and the quality metrics associated with them.
• Oversee and conduct Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Quality Systems & Standards Knowledge

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, to the level of an internal auditor.
• Familiarity with electronic assembly standards and requirements, including IPC-A-610 and IPC/J-STD.
• Understanding of ESD principles and practices.
• Must be US Person to comply with ITAR regulations.

Technical Skills

• Strong measurement and data analysis skills.
• Basic understanding of electronics.
• Proficiency with problem-solving tools and methodologies (Green Belt certification ).
• Familiarity with enterprise software systems (experience with Syteline a plus).

Professional Skills

• Ability to manage multiple, high-priority efforts simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail with a proven ability to meet schedule expectations.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, including delegating effectively.

Onsite in Fort Wayne IN and relocation not offered for this role.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Quality Systems & ISO 9001
• Root Cause & Corrective Action
• Inspection & Sampling Planning
• PPAP Submissions
• Measurement & Data Analysis
• Problem-Solving (Green Belt)
• Customer & Supplier Quality
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates primarily within manufacturing, inspection, and assembly areas, with regular interaction across production, customers, and suppliers. Candidates should be comfortable spending time on the production floor to investigate quality issues, conduct inspections, and observe processes firsthand. Standard PPE and safety protocols apply in production areas.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties. The company reserves the right to revise responsibilities as business needs evolve.