Quality Engineer
About GEMÜ
The GEMÜ Group is an established leader in the manufacturing of valves and control systems, with a history extending over 50 years. This global company combines innovative technology with longstanding tradition. As a privately-owned business, GEMÜ is recognized for its commitment to quality and innovation in the industry. The company supports a large global workforce of over 2,400 employees, which plays a crucial role in its ongoing expansion and achievement.
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Quality Engineer
We are looking for a detail-driven Quality Engineer to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will develop and maintain quality systems, lead root cause investigations, and serve as a technical resource for quality across production and engineering. Your work directly supports our commitment to delivering products that meet the highest customer and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Quality Systems & Engineering
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures, work instructions, and inspection plans in accordance with ISO 9001 and customer requirements.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) investigations for internal nonconformances, customer complaints, and supplier quality issues.
- Perform first article inspections (FAI), in-process inspections, and final product inspections to verify conformance to drawings and specifications.
- Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends, drive corrective actions, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to management.
- Support and participate in internal and external audits, including ISO certification, customer, and supplier audits.
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain to review and approve engineering changes, deviations, and waivers.
- Manage the disposition of nonconforming material (NCM), including tagging, segregation, rework, scrap, and supplier returns.
- Maintain and improve the calibration program for measuring and test equipment (MTE) in compliance with applicable standards.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) activities by reviewing design documentation, conducting process capability studies, and establishing acceptance criteria.
- Assist in supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and development to ensure incoming material quality.
- Prepare and maintain quality documentation including control plans, FMEAs, MSA reports, and process flow diagrams.
- Train production and quality personnel on quality standards, procedures, and inspection methods.
- Operate precision measurement equipment including calipers, micrometers, CMMs, and optical comparators.
- Act as a point of contact for quality-related customer communications and support customer-specific quality requirements.
- Additional duties as business needs require.
Work Schedule
This is a full-time, onsite position. Core hours follow a standard manufacturing schedule, with occasional flexibility required during audits or critical production events.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 2+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with ISO 9001 or an equivalent quality management system.
- Proficiency in root cause analysis tools such as 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and FMEA methodologies.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
- Experience with statistical process control (SPC), process capability analysis (Cpk), and data-driven decision making.
- Proficiency with quality software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiarity with valve, fluid control, or industrial manufacturing processes preferred.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification preferred.
- Experience with precision measurement tools and CMM operation preferred.
Soft Skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
- Effective written and verbal communication across all organizational levels.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner cross-functionally with production, engineering, and supply chain teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, data-driven approach.
- Reliability, accountability, and a strong sense of professional ethics.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.