Quality Engineer: Injection Molding & Process Improvement

WorldBridge Partners - Leaders in Recruiting and Executive Search; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WorldBridge Partners - Leaders in Recruiting and Executive Search is representing a rapidly growing manufacturer seeking a Quality Engineer to maintain and improve the quality management system and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

You will work closely with the Quality Manager to support ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485 compliance, lead internal audits, PPAP/APQP processes, PFMEA and SPC initiatives, and mentor quality technicians in daily production to ensure product conformance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field; equivalent quality experience will be considered.
• Minimum of three years in quality or manufacturing; injection molding experience preferred.
• Experience supporting ISO 9001:2015 and QMS.
• Internal Auditor certification for ISO 900, ISO 13485 and FDA regulations, or equivalent training.
• Experience developing PFMEAs, Control Plans, and standardized work documentation.
• Knowledge of SPC, process capability, and process control methodologies.
• Experience with Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485 quality management system requirements.
• Participate in and support internal quality audits and corrective action activities.
• Lead and oversee the PPAP and APQP processes, ensuring customer and project requirements are met.
• Develop, maintain, and improve quality documentation, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, Work Instructions, and related process documentation.
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify quality issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead and support problem-solving activities utilizing tools such as 8D, root cause analysis, and Corrective Action Requests (CARs).
• Support customer quality requirements and ensure consistent adherence to established quality standards.
• Lead and provide directions to quality technicians in support of daily production and quality objectives.
• Monitor and support departmental KPIs and identify opportunities for quality and process improvement.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, Kaizen, and plant safety initiatives.
• Utilize statistical and process control tools to improve process capability and reduce variation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality Management

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC

8D problem solving

CAPA

APQP

ISO 9001:2015

FDA regulations

Job description

WorldBridge Partners - Leaders in Recruiting and Executive Search is representing a rapidly growing manufacturer seeking a Quality Engineer to maintain and improve the quality management system and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

You will work closely with the Quality Manager to support ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485 compliance, lead internal audits, PPAP/APQP processes, PFMEA and SPC initiatives, and mentor quality technicians in daily production to ensure product conformance