Engineer Quality I - Quality Engineering

Job Title: Quality Engineer I (Tactical OFP Quality Engineer)
Location: Moline, IL
Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Pay Rate: up to 40/hr

About the Opportunity
Our Client is seeking a Quality Engineer I to support manufacturing operations at the Cylinder Factory in Moline, IL. This role is ideal for candidates with a degree in Engineering and experience in manufacturing, quality, production support, or process improvement. The selected candidate will serve as a key quality resource on the production floor, working directly with operators and manufacturing teams to ensure product quality, investigate issues, and drive corrective actions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily quality support to manufacturing departments including machining, plating, welding, and assembly.
• Serve as the primary quality contact for assigned production areas.
• Support scrap reduction, non-conforming material processes, material review board activities, and cleanliness testing.
• Investigate quality concerns and work with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret quality and production data.
• Utilize root cause analysis and troubleshooting techniques to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Maintain and support automated data collection systems, including QDAS and JDAAT.
• Conduct inspections and evaluate product quality against engineering specifications and standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, process performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing personnel, and engineering teams to address quality concerns.
• Assist in the development and implementation of engineering standards, specifications, and testing procedures.
• Support project activities and process improvement efforts within the facility.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, production, or quality operations.
• Ability to analyze data and drive corrective action initiatives.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in machining, welding, assembly, plating, or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of quality systems, inspections, and process improvement methodologies.
• Experience with quality reporting and data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with QDAS, JDAAT, or similar quality management systems.
• Understanding of engineering specifications, testing methods, and manufacturing processes.

Additional Details:

• Onsite position in Moline, IL, five days per week.
• Metatarsal safety boots are required on the first day.
• Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
• Candidates must be comfortable working directly on the production floor and supporting manufacturing operations.