Quality Process Engineer: Root-Cause & Process Control

Astro Shapes, LLC; Struthers (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Astro Shapes, LLC in Struthers, OH is seeking a Quality Process Engineer to identify root causes of defects across extrusion, finishing, and fabrication. You will create control plans, PFMEAs, and inspection criteria to keep high-quality parts on the line and serve as a technical quality contact for customers.

The role involves analyzing process data, leading 8D/5-Why investigations, and supporting supplier and internal audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years of quality or process engineering in manufacturing.
• Hands-on SPC, FMEA, control plans and structured problem solving.
• Print reading and GD&T; comfortable with measurement tools and data analysis in Excel or Minitab.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001.
• Aluminum extrusion, metal fabrication or extrusion finishing experience.
• Automotive core tools (APQP, PPAP) and IATF 16949 exposure.
• ASQ CQE (or in progress), internal auditor or Six Sigma Green Belt.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, inspection instructions and SOPs.
• Analyze scrap, reject and process data (SPC, Pareto, capability studies) and lead projects that reduce defects and cost of poor quality.
• Lead root-cause investigations (8D, 5-Why, fishbone) on internal and customer issues and verify corrective actions are effective.
• Monitor dimensional and visual conformance of extrusions; create boundary samples, visual aids and acceptance criteria with Operations.
• Support new die trials and first-article approvals; provide input on extrusion-specific fixtures and gauges.
• Work with Finishing on paint and anodize process control (film thickness, adhesion, color, gloss) and with Thermal Barrier on strut and shear-strength performance.
• Run gauge R&R / MSA studies and support the calibration program.
• Act as the quality contact for assigned customers: specifications, PPAP or first-article packages where required, and customer-specific requirements.
• Train operators and technicians on quality tools and customer requirements.
• Support internal and external audits and QMS maintenance.

Skills

SPC

FMEA

Control plans

Problem solving

GD&T

Data analysis

ISO 9001 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Materials/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Measurement tools

Job description

Astro Shapes, LLC in Struthers, OH is seeking a Quality Process Engineer to identify root causes of defects across extrusion, finishing, and fabrication. You will create control plans, PFMEAs, and inspection criteria to keep high-quality parts on the line and serve as a technical quality contact for customers.

The role involves analyzing process data, leading 8D/5-Why investigations, and supporting supplier and internal audits.