Quality Engineer - Steel Manufacturer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401k with company match

PTO starting at 2 weeks

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to support a high-volume manufacturing environment, partnering with production teams to uphold quality standards and drive continuous improvement. You will apply metallurgical knowledge to root cause investigations, audits, and product compliance, delivering data-driven quality reports in a fast-paced plant setting.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science and have experience in steel/heavy industry, ISO/IATF

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field
• Experience in 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 QA efforts in a large-scale manufacturing environment to ensure products meet customer specs and internal standards
• Provide metallurgical and technical support across production in partnership with operations
• Analyze process and product data to identify quality improvement opportunities
• Lead and support root cause investigations, rejection analyses, and corrective actions
• Perform internal audits and maintain compliance with quality systems and procedures
• Develop and present quality reports and participate in quality-related meetings
• Conduct daily floor audits to ensure operations run within defined parameters
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency and product quality

Skills

Metallurgical knowledge

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Job description

Our client is looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to support a high-volume manufacturing environment by working closely with production teams to uphold quality standards, enhance manufacturing processes, and drive continuous improvement efforts. This position leverages metallurgical knowledge and analytical problem-solving to support quality initiatives, audits, root cause investigations, and overall product compliance.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established manufacturer serving critical markets such as automotive, construction, and consumer packaging. Backed by significant investment, the company is expanding operations, adding new production capabilities, and growing its engineering and quality teams to support long-term growth and innovation.

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 procedures
• 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 starting at 2 weeks, increasing to 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.