Quality Engineer: Solve, Improve, and Impact Production

GC Valves, LLC.; Crestwood (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DEMA is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team and help build quality into processes across quality, operations, engineering, purchasing, and suppliers. You will analyze data, perform root cause investigations, and drive containment and corrective actions on nonconforming parts.

You will support PPAP/APQP activities, first article inspections, and CPs, while leading continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and waste on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate's degree or equivalent technical education and experience considered.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible quality engineering or related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action, data analysis, and process improvement.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, control plans, and other technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems, including ISO 9001.
• Experience with CMMs, vision systems, comparators, gauges, or other precision measurement equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of statistical quality concepts and measurement system analysis preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365; advanced Excel and ERP/MRP experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical, technical, mathematical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across departments and organizational levels.
• ASQ or similar quality certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply quality engineering principles, inspection and testing methods, and data analysis to evaluate and improve product and process quality.
• Lead or facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions for internal, supplier, customer, and warranty‑related quality issues.
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify risks, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support containment and disposition of nonconforming products and materials.
• Support customer PPAPs and APQP activities, including FMEAs, Control Plans, Process Flows, and related quality documentation.
• Perform first article inspections for new and revised production parts.
• Identify critical product and process characteristics and establish appropriate inspection and control methods.
• Support implementation and validation of new or revised products, processes, equipment, and inspection methods.
• Conduct internal process and system audits supporting the Integrated Management System (IMS) and applicable ISO requirements.
• Monitor quality KPIs and develop reporting that helps the organization understand quality performance.
• Participate in Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, variation, waste, and process inefficiencies.
• Review and improve quality procedures, work instructions, inspection methods, and related documentation.
• Develop and maintain CMM programs and other inspection and measurement processes.
• Perform measurement system analysis and support calibration and gauge management activities.
• Provide technical guidance and training on measurement practices, inspection equipment, and quality procedures.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, Sales, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders to resolve quality issues and support business objectives.
• Communicate technical findings, recommendations, corrective actions, and project status clearly to a wide range of audiences.
• Provide technical leadership and influence across functions without direct supervisory responsibility.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Quality engineering

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree or technical education

Tools

CMMs

Vision systems

Gauges

ERP/MRP

Microsoft 365

Job description

DEMA is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team and help build quality into processes across quality, operations, engineering, purchasing, and suppliers. You will analyze data, perform root cause investigations, and drive containment and corrective actions on nonconforming parts.

You will support PPAP/APQP activities, first article inspections, and CPs, while leading continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and waste on the shop floor.