Quality Assurance Engineer III (Manufacturing Quality Engineer) / Manufacturing Quality Engineering / Contract / Fairfield, OH 45014
Our client is a leading manufacturer dedicated to delivering high-quality products through operational excellence, continuous improvement, and advanced manufacturing processes. Based out of Fairfield, Ohio, they are looking to hire a Quality Assurance Engineer III (Manufacturing Quality Engineer) on a Contract basis.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving real-world manufacturing challenges and making a direct impact on product quality and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate is someone with manufacturing quality or engineering experience who thrives on the production floor, enjoys root cause analysis, and wants to expand their expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement. You'll gain valuable exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams while contributing to meaningful process improvements that reduce defects, scrap, and rework.
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Required Skills & Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field
· Minimum 1 year of experience in Manufacturing Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Production Support Engineering
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
· Experience investigating product and process quality issues
· Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment
· Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
· Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies
Desired Skills & Experience
· Experience with 8D Problem Solving
· Experience with 5 Why Analysis
· Experience with Fishbone Analysis
· Experience with PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
· Lean Manufacturing experience
· Continuous Improvement experience
· Six Sigma Green Belt certification or training
· Experience supporting process audits and quality systems
· Experience analyzing quality data and trends
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
· Manufacturing Quality Engineering
· Root Cause Analysis
· Quality Systems & Process Controls
· Lean Manufacturing
· Continuous Improvement
· Audit & Compliance Support
Daily Responsibilities
· Investigate product and process quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies
· Lead root cause investigations and support corrective and preventive actions
· Analyze quality data and identify improvement opportunities
· Support customer and internal quality issue resolution activities
· Work directly with production teams to improve manufacturing processes and product quality
· Maintain process control plans and quality documentation
· Monitor process performance and escalate quality risks when necessary
· Support traceability systems and manufacturing quality controls
· Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives
· Identify opportunities to reduce defects, scrap, and rework
· Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to improve production performance
· Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Customer Quality teams
· Support new product introductions and process changes from a quality perspective
· Provide quality-related guidance and training to production personnel as needed
You will receive the following benefits:
· Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
· Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
· Vision Benefits
· Health Savings Account (HSA)
· Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
· Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
· Hospital Indemnity Insurance
· 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
· Paid Sick Time Leave
· Legal and Identity Protection Plans
· Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
· 529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.