Quality Engineer - QMS, Lean & Continuous Improvement

Wrought Washer Mfg., Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wrought Washer Mfg., Inc. in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Quality Engineer to support QA initiatives and drive continuous improvement. This role emphasizes quality planning, root-cause analysis, and customer/supplier quality management across manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in manufacturing or quality engineering, with experience in GD&T, Lean/Six Sigma, and PPAP submissions. The position involves both office and shop-floor work, with 70k+ starting range based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing or quality engineering (metal forming or stamping preferred).
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, including GD&T.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (Plex preferred).
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma, 8D, and RCCA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and shop-floor environments.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the Quality Management System (ISO 9001).
• Create, revise, and control quality documents, procedures, and work instructions.
• Perform internal audits, in‐process audits, and support ISO audits.
• Complete and manage regulatory compliance documentation (RoHS, REACH, CBAM, etc.).
• Support manufacturing teams to ensure quality is created at the source.
• Conduct quality reject investigations and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Lead or participate in 5S initiatives and Lean/continuous improvement projects.
• Monitor calibration schedules and ensure timely calibration of equipment.
• Respond with urgency to customer complaints, RMAs, and corrective action requests.
• Lead, perform, or review PPAP submissions for customers.
• Partner with Purchasing to evaluate and improve supplier quality performance.
• Provide direct support to internal and external audits and customer visits.
• Apply quality planning tools (PFMEA, Control Plans, Flowcharts, APQP, etc.).
• Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective action activities through verification.
• Perform statistical analyses, including capability studies, capacity analysis, and Gage R&R.
• Accurately measure parts using calipers, micrometers, hand gauges, and precision instruments.
• Collect, evaluate, and report KPIs, including DPPM, scrap, and cost of poor quality.
• Provide guidance and technical support to inspectors and shop-floor personnel.
• Conduct or participate in quality-related training sessions.
• Support manufacturing, sales, and leadership with problem resolution and data‐driven insights.

Skills

Lean/Six Sigma

8D

RCCA

GD&T

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Plex ERP

Tools

Inspection equipment

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Wrought Washer Mfg., Inc. in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Quality Engineer to support QA initiatives and drive continuous improvement. This role emphasizes quality planning, root-cause analysis, and customer/supplier quality management across manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in manufacturing or quality engineering, with experience in GD&T, Lean/Six Sigma, and PPAP submissions. The position involves both office and shop-floor work, with 70k+ starting range based on experience.