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Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Dental Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Short-Term Disability Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Life Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Vision Insurance Plan
- 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
- Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
- Wellness Programs
- Vehicle & Phone Allowance
Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website Acibuilds.com
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and improving quality systems, manufacturing controls, and risk mitigation processes throughout production operations. This position serves as a key technical resource for PFMEA development, drawing and specification review, statistical analysis, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Manufacturing Quality Engineer works closely with Engineering, Production, Purchasing, and Quality personnel to identify manufacturing risks, prevent defects, and ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
This role reports directly to the Modular Quality Control Manager and plays a critical role in supporting ISO 9001 compliance, modular manufacturing operations, structural steel fabrication, welding activities, and industrialized construction requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Engineering & Risk Assessment
- Lead development and maintenance of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEA).
- Develop and maintain Control Plans and inspection strategies.
- Identify manufacturing and assembly risks before production release.
- Support APQP-style planning activities where applicable.
- Evaluate process changes for quality impact.
- Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
Drawing & Specification Review
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements for manufacturability.
- Identify conflicts between design requirements and manufacturing capabilities.
- Assess tolerances, inspection requirements, welding requirements, and material specifications.
- Collaborate with Engineering to resolve design concerns before production.
Statistical Analysis & Process Validation
- Conduct statistical analysis of production and quality data.
- Develop and monitor KPIs and quality performance metrics.
- Perform process capability studies (Cp, Cpk).
- Utilize SPC tools to monitor critical processes.
- Analyze nonconformance and defect trends.
- Prepare reports and recommendations for management review.
Manufacturing Process Support
- Participate in production planning and process development.
- Evaluate assembly processes for efficiency and quality risks.
- Assist in establishing quality checkpoints and hold points.
- Support implementation of new manufacturing methods and technologies.
- Develop process validation methodologies where required.
Quality Management System Support
- Assist in maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 requirements.
- Develop quality procedures, SOPs, and work instructions.
- Participate in internal audits.
- Support corrective and preventive action programs.
- Assist with document control initiatives.
Supplier & Customer Support
- Evaluate supplier quality concerns.
- Assist with supplier corrective actions.
- Participate in customer quality investigations.
- Support third-party inspections and audits.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelors Degree in:
- Quality Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Related technical discipline
Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of manufacturing quality experience.
- Experience developing PFMEAs and Control Plans.
- Experience reviewing engineering drawings and specifications.
- Experience with statistical analysis and process capability studies.
- Experience participating in root cause investigations.
Technical Knowledge
- Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 preferred)
- PFMEA methodology
- Root Cause Analysis
- SPC
- Process Capability Studies
- Control Plans
- Manufacturing Process Development
- Engineering Drawings and GD&T
- Welding and fabrication processes preferred
- Structural steel and modular manufacturing preferred
Software Skills
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- ERP/MRP systems
- Quality management software preferred
- CAD review software preferred
Preferred Certifications
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
- Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
- Lean Manufacturing Certification
- AWS CWI (preferred but not required)
Desired Traits
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to challenge assumptions and identify risk
- Excellent technical writing abilities
- Detail-oriented while maintaining a systems perspective
- Ability to work effectively across departments
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Visit us at www.acibuilds.com for more information!
Final compensation will be determined based on applicable experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer