Job Description
Manufacturing Quality Engineer – ISO 9001 / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement | $85K–$110K
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jillian Morgan
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Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are an established, innovative manufacturer specializing in high-quality engineered products and custom manufacturing solutions. Our organization combines technical expertise, precision craftsmanship, and a commitment to continuous improvement to deliver exceptional products to customers.
We're growing and looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Quality Engineer who is passionate about solving problems, improving processes, and driving operational excellence.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on manufacturing quality, collaborate directly with engineering and production teams, and help shape the future of our quality programs.
Why join us?
● Competitive compensation based on experience
● Opportunity to take ownership of quality and continuous improvement initiatives
● High-visibility role working closely with plant leadership
● Collaborative, hands-on manufacturing environment
● Opportunity to improve and strengthen ISO 9001 quality systems
● Diverse manufacturing processes, including fabrication, assembly, paint, and powder coating
● Long-term career development and opportunities to make measurable improvements
Job Details
We are seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to lead quality improvement efforts, strengthen manufacturing processes, and ensure products consistently meet customer and industry standards.
This position will work closely with Engineering, Production, and Operations to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, improve process controls, and reduce manufacturing defects.
Responsibilities:
● Develop, maintain, and improve ISO 9001-compliant Quality Management Systems (QMS).
● Support internal and external quality audits and maintain compliance documentation.
● Develop and maintain FMEA, Control Plans, SOPs, work instructions, and inspection criteria.
● Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI), Gage R&R studies, and process capability assessments.
● Lead root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other structured problem-solving methods.
● Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address manufacturing defects and nonconformances.
● Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and DMAIC methodologies.
● Monitor manufacturing quality metrics, including scrap, rework, defect rates, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
● Improve quality performance across assembly, fabrication, painting, and powder coating operations.
● Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve product consistency.
● Train employees on quality standards, inspection procedures, and continuous improvement practices.
Qualifications:
● Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline; equivalent experience considered.
● 3+ years of quality engineering, manufacturing quality, or process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
● Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems, quality documentation, and auditing.
● Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
● Familiarity with FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, CAPA, and manufacturing inspection processes.
● Strong problem-solving, analytical, and cross-functional communication skills.
● Ability to work directly with manufacturing and production teams in a hands-on environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
● Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification.
● Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, or DMAIC.
● Experience with fabrication, powder coating, painting, or custom assembly processes.
● Experience with FAI, Gage R&R, and process capability studies.
● Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Epicor, Plex, or similar.
● Proficiency with Excel, Minitab, or other statistical analysis tools.
Additional Requirements:
● Must be able to work onsite in Minden, Nevada.
● Must possess independent authorization to work in the United States.
If you're a manufacturing quality professional who enjoys solving complex problems, improving processes, and making a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jillian Morgan
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are an established, innovative manufacturer specializing in high-quality engineered products and custom manufacturing solutions. Our organization combines technical expertise, precision craftsmanship, and a commitment to continuous improvement to deliver exceptional products to customers.
We're growing and looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Quality Engineer who is passionate about solving problems, improving processes, and driving operational excellence.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on manufacturing quality, collaborate directly with engineering and production teams, and help shape the future of our quality programs.
Why join us?
● Competitive compensation based on experience
● Opportunity to take ownership of quality and continuous improvement initiatives
● High-visibility role working closely with plant leadership
● Collaborative, hands-on manufacturing environment
● Opportunity to improve and strengthen ISO 9001 quality systems
● Diverse manufacturing processes, including fabrication, assembly, paint, and powder coating
● Long-term career development and opportunities to make measurable improvements
Job Details
We are seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to lead quality improvement efforts, strengthen manufacturing processes, and ensure products consistently meet customer and industry standards.
This position will work closely with Engineering, Production, and Operations to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, improve process controls, and reduce manufacturing defects.
Responsibilities:
● Develop, maintain, and improve ISO 9001-compliant Quality Management Systems (QMS).
● Support internal and external quality audits and maintain compliance documentation.
● Develop and maintain FMEA, Control Plans, SOPs, work instructions, and inspection criteria.
● Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI), Gage R&R studies, and process capability assessments.
● Lead root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other structured problem-solving methods.
● Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address manufacturing defects and nonconformances.
● Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and DMAIC methodologies.
● Monitor manufacturing quality metrics, including scrap, rework, defect rates, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
● Improve quality performance across assembly, fabrication, painting, and powder coating operations.
● Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve product consistency.
● Train employees on quality standards, inspection procedures, and continuous improvement practices.
Qualifications:
● Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline; equivalent experience considered.
● 3+ years of quality engineering, manufacturing quality, or process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
● Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems, quality documentation, and auditing.
● Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
● Familiarity with FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, CAPA, and manufacturing inspection processes.
● Strong problem-solving, analytical, and cross-functional communication skills.
● Ability to work directly with manufacturing and production teams in a hands-on environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
● Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification.
● Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, or DMAIC.
● Experience with fabrication, powder coating, painting, or custom assembly processes.
● Experience with FAI, Gage R&R, and process capability studies.
● Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Epicor, Plex, or similar.
● Proficiency with Excel, Minitab, or other statistical analysis tools.
Additional Requirements:
● Must be able to work onsite in Minden, Nevada.
● Must possess independent authorization to work in the United States.
If you're a manufacturing quality professional who enjoys solving complex problems, improving processes, and making a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Minden, NV |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $85,000–$110,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Website | http://www.jobot.com |
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