Search open positions
Back to results
Apply
Quality Engineer
Beachwood
, Ohio $85,000/Year
Direct Hire
On-Site
Quality Engineer
Beachwood, OH
$85,000-95,000
As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for leading quality initiatives, managing inspection plans, and ensuring compliance with industry standards in precision manufacturing. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, support new product development, and oversee quality control activities for projects spanning medical, defense, and aerospace industries. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in quality engineering and inspection planning, with the ability to analyze and resolve quality related challenges effectively.
Quality Engineer Responsibilities:
Quality Engineer Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications
Beachwood, OH
$85,000-95,000
As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for leading quality initiatives, managing inspection plans, and ensuring compliance with industry standards in precision manufacturing. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, support new product development, and oversee quality control activities for projects spanning medical, defense, and aerospace industries. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in quality engineering and inspection planning, with the ability to analyze and resolve quality related challenges effectively.
Quality Engineer Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain inspection plans that align with company and customer requirements.
- Ensure adherence to AS9100, ISO 9001, and other industry-specific quality standards.
- Lead quality planning efforts for new product introductions and engineering changes.
- Manage NPI sales orders from contract review, inspection planning, processing, and AS9102 FAI.
- Coordinate and oversee first article inspections (FAI), process validations, and capability studies.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to establish robust quality control processes.
- Investigate root causes of nonconformities and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Support supplier quality initiatives and drive improvement programs with vendors.
- Develop and maintain documentation, including quality plans, control plans, and work instructions.
- Train and mentor quality inspectors, production staff, and engineers in best practices for quality assurance.
- Utilize statistical analysis tools to monitor and improve manufacturing processes.
- Act as the primary liaison for customer audits, regulatory inspections, and internal quality audits.
- Assist in managing compliance requests and ensuring timely responses.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
- Processing RMA’s (Return Material Authorization).
Quality Engineer Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, inspection planning, or a related role in manufacturing.
- Leadership skills and experience managing a team.
- Strong understanding of GD&T, metrology, and inspection methodologies.
- Proficiency with quality management systems (QMS) and standards such as AS9100 and ISO 9001.
- Experience with inspection planning tools such as SolidWorks, InspectionXpert and Excel.
- Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), capability studies, and measurement system analysis (MSA).
- Hands-on experience with CMMs, vision systems, and other precision measurement equipment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (Epicor preferred).
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification in Six Sigma, ASQ CQE, or related quality disciplines.
- Experience in medical, aerospace, or defense manufacturing.
- Familiarity with risk management tools such as FMEA and control plans.
- Knowledge of advanced manufacturing processes, including CNC machining and additive manufacturing.
#INDWP2