Quality Engineer – Medical Device Manufacturing
Location: Broken Bow, Nebraska, United States
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Plant-based manufacturing environment
Seniority Level: Entry-Level
The Quality Engineer will support manufacturing quality and regulatory activities at the Broken Bow, Nebraska, plant. This position investigates quality-related manufacturing issues, evaluates product and process defects, identifies quality trends, and develops engineering solutions to improve manufacturing performance.
The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in continuous improvement initiatives, support process validation and capability studies, and help ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and company quality procedures.
This is an entry-level opportunity suitable for candidates with a relevant bachelor's degree. Medical device manufacturing experience is preferred, while relevant internships, co-op experience, and engineering projects may also be considered.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse cross-functional teams.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to day-to-day responsibilities.
- Ability to investigate problems, analyze information, and support engineering solutions.
- Willingness to contribute to manufacturing quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Medical device manufacturing experience.
- One to two years of relevant experience.
- Relevant internships, co-op experience, or engineering projects may be considered in place of traditional full-time experience.
- Exposure to quality engineering, manufacturing processes, or process improvement methodologies.
- Familiarity with FMEA, risk mitigation, process validation, DOE, or capability studies.
- Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, quality systems, or regulatory compliance.