About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to support manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement across production processes. In this role, you will work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations teams to identify and resolve quality issues, improve process capability, reduce defects, and enhance overall product performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional who enjoys being on the production floor, leading root cause investigations, and driving measurable improvements in quality, yield, and operational efficiency.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary Quality Engineering resource supporting manufacturing operations and production teams.
• Maintain an active presence on the production floor to monitor processes, identify risks, and drive corrective actions.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action activities for internal nonconformances, customer complaints, and production-related quality issues.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to improve processes, work instructions, inspection methods, and control plans.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to reduce defects, scrap, rework, and process variation.
• Conduct process capability studies (Cp/Cpk), risk assessments, PFMEAs, and process validation activities.
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities, including disposition recommendations and prevention of repeat issues.
• Analyze production quality data and key performance metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in product and contract reviews to ensure customer and regulatory quality requirements are met.
• Develop and implement inspection, testing, and evaluation methods to support product quality objectives.
• Facilitate corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities and verify effectiveness of implemented solutions.
• Support internal and external audits and participate in maintaining ISO-compliant quality management systems.
• Provide training and coaching to production personnel to strengthen quality awareness and ownership.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
• 2–5 years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting production operations and resolving manufacturing quality issues.
• Strong understanding of root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, electromechanical, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality management systems.
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, Cp/Cpk studies, and risk-based quality tools.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma training or certification preferred.
• Experience with CAPA, MRB, and internal auditing activities.

Why Join Us?

• Play a critical role in supporting new products and manufacturing excellence.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Quality leadership.
• Lead impactful continuous improvement initiatives with measurable business results.
• Growth opportunities within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.