Job Description
Production Quality Engineer
Setting/Hours: 100% In-Office | First Shift
Join trak group in partnering with a growing client in Erlanger, Kentucky thats expanding its Manufacturing team.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Quality Engineer to lead process quality initiatives and drive continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to develop quality systems, improve process capability, reduce defects, and ensure products consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with strong analytical skills, experience with statistical quality tools, and a passion for process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement in-process inspection plans and quality control strategies to ensure consistent product quality.
Establish process control methods to monitor production performance, process capability, and quality stability.
Define and monitor critical-to-quality (CTQ) characteristics throughout manufacturing processes.
Conduct process audits to ensure compliance with quality standards, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures.
Lead investigations into product and process quality issues using structured root cause analysis methodologies.
Develop, implement, and monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to reduce scrap, rework, and process variation.
Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to improve process capability, tooling, and overall product quality.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, operational efficiency, and cost reduction.
Develop and maintain quality documentation, including work instructions, inspection procedures, and process standards.
Analyze quality data, identify trends, and communicate key performance metrics to leadership.
Create dashboards and visual management tools to monitor shop floor quality performance.
Support new product introductions and process transfers through quality planning, validation, and process readiness activities.
Train production personnel on quality standards, inspection methods, and best practices.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience in a quality or process engineering role.
Experience using statistical quality tools, including Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
Strong knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies and root cause analysis techniques.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels.
Experience with cold forming processes such as heading, stamping, or forging.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems and manufacturing standards.
Experience using CMMs, vision inspection systems, gauges, and precision measurement equipment.
Familiarity with manufacturing process validation and new product introduction activities.
Analytical, data-driven professional with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement.
Hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing and process challenges.
Detail-oriented individual committed to improving product quality and operational performance.
Collaborative team player who works effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production teams.
Self-motivated professional with a proactive approach to driving process improvements and achieving measurable results.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to make an impact, partner with trak group to explore this opportunity.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Erlanger, KY |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1972 |
| Website | http://www.trakcincy.com/ |
About Company
trak group, established in 1972, is proud of its impeccable reputation as a professional recruiting and staffing firm. trak has demonstrated an unmatched level of expertise and success in the industry, and takes great pride in its A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
trak has been awarded “Best Places to Work” by the Business Courier three consecutive years; following the third and final nomination, trak was respectfully awarded with “The Best of the Best”. We continue to hold the Consumers’ Choice Award for Business Excellence and the “SPECTRUM Award” for Service Excellence from City Beat News indicating a 5-star customer service rating. Six of our employees have been inducted into the prestigious “International Hall of Fame” and four carry national certifications lending to their dedication and passion for our industry.
Specializing in direct hire, alternative hire and contract opportunities, trak is currently partnering with over 300 client companies in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Area. Because we are proud of our process, we take time to source, screen and evaluate each candidate. Our placement fields include office support, customer service, accounting and finance, operations, management, human resources, sales and marketing, engineering and supply chain management.
Skills
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Auditingunmatched
- Best Practicesunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)unmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Corrective Actionunmatched
- Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systemsunmatched
- Cost Controlunmatched
- Data Analysisunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- ISO 9001unmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Industrial Engineeringunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Machine Toolunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
- Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
- Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
- Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
- Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
- Operational Strategyunmatched
- Performance Analysisunmatched
- Performance Metricsunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Capabilityunmatched
- Process Control Engineeringunmatched
- Process Developmentunmatched
- Process Engineeringunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Process Qualityunmatched
- Process Validationunmatched
- Product Supportunmatched
- Product/Service Launchunmatched
- Production Controlunmatched
- Quality Assuranceunmatched
- Quality Controlunmatched
- Quality Engineeringunmatched
- Quality Managementunmatched
- Quality Metricsunmatched
- Quality Monitoringunmatched
- Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
- Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
- Root Cause Analysisunmatched
- Staff Trainingunmatched
- Statistical Process Controlunmatched
- Structured Analysisunmatched
- Systems Analysisunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Trend Analysisunmatched
- Validation Planunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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