Quality Engineer - Root-Cause & Continuous Improvement

Dometic; Elkhart (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability insurance (STD/LTD)

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

Dometic, a global leader in mobile living, seeks a Quality Engineer for its Elkhart, IN facility. You will work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management, Distribution, and Customer Service to identify quality risks and implement corrective actions.

The role focuses on hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, using data-driven decisions to improve processes and prevent recurring quality issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing quality.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and quality reporting tools.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred.
• Experience with PPAP, APQP, and product launch processes preferred.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day quality support for manufacturing operations with focus on investigation of quality concerns and timely resolution.
• Investigate customer complaints and warranty-related concerns and lead containment activities and corrective actions.
• Support OEM field issue investigations and quality reporting activities.
• Drive root cause analysis using structured methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone) and corrective actions.
• Maintain and report monthly performance metrics and analyze data for trends.
• Participate in new product launches by supporting APQP, PFMEA, and Control Plan development.
• Review and approve quality documentation, inspection standards, and work instructions.
• Support engineering changes, product introductions, and part verification activities for quality aspects.
• Conduct product evaluations, failure analysis, and disposition activities.
• Perform internal audits, process audits, and product audits to verify quality system compliance.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to support operational and business objectives.
• Provide backup support for key segment quality functions.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Quality reporting

Excel proficiency

CQE preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

Excel

Job description

Dometic, a global leader in mobile living, seeks a Quality Engineer for its Elkhart, IN facility. You will work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management, Distribution, and Customer Service to identify quality risks and implement corrective actions.

The role focuses on hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, using data-driven decisions to improve processes and prevent recurring quality issues.