Quality Engineer
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Position Summary
The Manufacturing Quality Engineer plays a key role in ensuring the quality and conformity of switchboard and switchgear products throughout the manufacturing process, from incoming material inspection through final testing and customer acceptance. This position partners closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement, solve complex quality issues, and prevent defects before products reach customers.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on quality professional who thrives in a manufacturing environment and is passionate about improving processes, maintaining quality systems, and supporting new product development. This role has significant influence on quality strategy, corrective actions, audit readiness, and overall operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain inspection and testing plans for new and existing products.
- Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and support PPAP documentation activities.
- Establish inspection methods, acceptance criteria, and measurement system requirements.
- Develop and maintain process FMEAs, control plans, and inspection criteria.
- Implement and monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) and process capability studies.
- Support new product introductions through quality planning and risk assessment activities.
- Lead nonconformance investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Maintain NCR records, analyze quality trends, and drive resolution of recurring issues.
- Support customer, supplier, and internal quality investigations as needed.
- Maintain and improve ISO 9001 quality management system processes and documentation.
- Support internal audits, external audits, and inspection activities.
- Manage document control activities, including procedures, work instructions, forms, and records.
- Oversee calibration of inspection, measurement, and test equipment.
- Participate in design reviews and evaluate engineering changes for quality impact.
- Verify as-built documentation accuracy prior to product shipment.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to improve product quality, reduce defects, and drive continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
- Experience with quality tools such as FMEA, control plans, SPC, root cause analysis, and 8D problem solving.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and GD&T callouts.
- Hands-on experience using inspection and metrology equipment.
- Experience with document control and procedure development.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Certified Quality Technician (CQT).
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Experience with UL-listed product manufacturing.
- Experience in electrical equipment, switchgear, panel manufacturing, or related industries.
- Experience with Minitab or similar statistical analysis software.
- Familiarity with PPAP and APQP methodologies.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Experience supporting or leading ISO 9001 audits.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout production areas for extended periods.
- Ability to inspect products, equipment, and manufacturing processes on the production floor.
- Ability to use standard inspection, measuring, and testing equipment.
Core Competencies
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Quality Systems Knowledge
- Continuous Improvement
- Technical Documentation
- Communication Skills
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Process Improvement
- Results Orientation