Quality Engineer
Surge Staffing Lynchburg, Ohio, United States (On-site)
Job Description
Quality Engineer
Employment Type: Full-Time Salary
Hours- 730a to 4p
Reports To: Quality Manager / Quality Leadership
Supervises: Yes
Education Required: Bachelor's Degree
Experience Required: 2–5 Years
Travel: As Needed
Position Overview
The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting quality management initiatives, continuous improvement activities, and the maintenance of the organization's Quality Management System (QMS). This role works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, Suppliers, and Customers to identify quality issues, implement corrective actions, improve processes, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
The Quality Engineer serves as a key quality liaison between internal teams and external partners by providing technical guidance, supporting problem resolution, and driving improvements in product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Major Responsibilities
Quality Management & Continuous Improvement
- Support the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO standards and applicable industry requirements.
- Monitor manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improving product quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
- Develop and track quality metrics to measure incoming, in-process, and outgoing product performance.
- Implement quality improvement initiatives through data analysis, process monitoring, and corrective actions.
- Support continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations.
Corrective Action & Problem Solving
- Assist with corrective and preventive action processes including CARs, SCARs, RMAs, and 8D investigations.
- Perform root cause analysis for product, process, supplier, and customer quality issues.
- Develop and implement corrective action plans to prevent recurrence of quality problems.
- Identify quality risks and recommend solutions to improve product reliability and process performance.
Manufacturing & Process Quality Support
- Partner with Engineering and Receiving Inspection teams to establish requirements for inspection, measurement, and testing of incoming materials, assemblies, and finished products.
- Evaluate production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
- Support statistical process control (SPC) activities and quality measurement systems.
- Assist with inspection criteria, quality documentation, and process validation activities.
Supplier & Customer Quality Support
- Support supplier qualification and supplier performance evaluation activities with Purchasing.
- Coordinate supplier quality activities including audits, corrective actions, and improvement plans.
- Support APQP activities with suppliers and customers, including:
- PPAP
- FMEA
- Control Plans
- MSA
- SPC
- FAIR / PAW requirements
- Conduct supplier visits, source inspections, and quality audits as needed.
- Communicate quality issues and corrective actions effectively with suppliers and customers.
Audits & Compliance
- Support third-party certification requirements and maintain compliance with applicable quality standards.
- Conduct internal audits to verify compliance with:
- ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 standards
- ANSI standards
- IPC requirements
- Applicable government regulations including ITAR/EAR
- Identify audit findings and support corrective action implementation.
Training & Documentation
- Work with Human Resources and department leaders to identify quality-related training needs.
- Train inspectors and designated employees on applicable quality standards and procedures.
- Provide training related to IPC Acceptability Standards.
- Maintain quality records, inspection reports, and process documentation.
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical field preferred.
- 2–5 years of quality engineering experience preferred, preferably within electronics manufacturing or a technical manufacturing environment.
- Equivalent technical training and relevant experience may be considered.
Technical Knowledge
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or higher quality standards required.
- Knowledge of APQP processes strongly preferred.
- Experience with quality tools including:
- FMEA
- Control Plans
- Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- PPAP
- Root Cause Analysis
- Experience with inspection processes, quality documentation, and manufacturing systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel for quality reports, inspection logs, and documentation.
Certifications & Preferred Skills
- Certified Expert/Trainer in IPC A-610 and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 Standards for electronic and wire harness assemblies preferred.
- Experience performing supplier audits, source inspections, and surveillance activities preferred.
- Ability to identify supplier quality deficiencies and ensure effective corrective/preventive actions.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality requirements.
Required Competencies
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Suppliers, and Customers.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to quickly learn and apply new industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Strong ownership mindset with a focus on quality excellence and continuous improvement.
Work Environment & Travel
- Position requires occasional travel to supplier and customer locations as needed.
- Works closely with manufacturing teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and may be revised by management as needed to support changing business requirements
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