Quality Engineer | Manufacturing

Michael Page; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer for a large-scale steel and heavy industrial manufacturing operation in Gary, Indiana. This role emphasizes metallurgical support, data analysis, audits, and maintaining production quality on a daily basis.

You will partner with operations to provide technical metallurgical support, analyze production data for improvements, and drive audits and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience within steel or heavy industrial manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, with exposure to ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 preferred.
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive process improvements.
• Hands-on experience with root cause analysis, problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships with operations and engineering teams.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in a plant environment.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-driven setting.

Responsibilities

• Support quality assurance efforts within a large-scale manufacturing environment by ensuring products meet customer specifications and internal standards.
• Partner closely with operations to provide metallurgical and technical support across production.
• Analyze process and product data to identify opportunities for quality improvement.
• Lead and support root cause investigations, rejection analysis, and corrective actions.
• Perform internal audits and maintain compliance with quality systems and procedure.
• Develop and present quality reports and participate in quality-related meetings.
• Conduct daily floor audits to ensure operations are running within defined parameters.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency and product quality.

Skills

Data analysis

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Job description

Quality Assurance Engineers support a large-scale, heavy industrial manufacturing operation by partnering with operations to ensure product quality, drive process improvements, and maintain compliance with quality systems. This role is heavily focused on metallurgical support, data analysis, and hands-on involvement in audits, continuous improvement, and day-to-day production quality.

Our client is a leading, long-established manufacturer within the steel and heavy industrial space, supporting key industries including automotive, construction, and packaging. They are currently investing heavily in one of their largest facilities, expanding operations and building out new production capabilities while continuing to grow their quality and engineering teams.

Description

• Support quality assurance efforts within a large-scale manufacturing environment by ensuring products meet customer specifications and internal standards
• Partner closely with operations to provide metallurgical and technical support across production
• Analyze process and product data to identify opportunities for quality improvement
• Lead and support root cause investigations, rejection analysis, and corrective actions
• Perform internal audits and maintain compliance with quality systems and procedure
• Develop and present quality reports and participate in quality-related meetings
• Conduct daily floor audits to ensure operations are running within defined parameters
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency and product quality

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience within steel or heavy industrial manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of quality systems, with exposure to ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 preferred
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive process improvements
• Hands-on experience with root cause analysis, problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships with operations and engineering teams
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in a plant environment
• Self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-driven setting

Job Offer

• Salary typically between $70K-$100K depending on experience
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• 401k with ~6% company match
• PTO - 3 weeks

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.