Shop Floor Quality Engineer - Data-Driven Problem Solver

PwrQ Holdings LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Forgent Power is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain to ensure product and process quality across fabrication, assembly, powder coating and shop floor activities.

This hands-on role emphasizes real-time quality support, rapid problem solving, data-driven decision making and continuous improvement through structured problem solving and MRB involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in quality engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, assembly, powder coating).
• Certifications such as CQE, CQA, Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and quality management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shop Floor Quality Support & Troubleshooting: real-time quality troubleshooting and containment.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: review FPY, scrap, rework and COPQ; update COPQ data and MRB metrics.
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement: lead structured problem solving and update PFMEAs.
• Audits, MRB & Training Support: conduct process audits and lead MRB meetings.
• Quality Systems & Documentation: maintain quality documentation and calibration of tools.

Skills

Quality engineering

Manufacturing processes

Leadership / cross-functional

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

A3

8D

PPAP

APQP

FMEA

SPC

MSA

ISO 9001

Job description

Forgent Power is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain to ensure product and process quality across fabrication, assembly, powder coating and shop floor activities.

This hands-on role emphasizes real-time quality support, rapid problem solving, data-driven decision making and continuous improvement through structured problem solving and MRB involvement.