Quality Engineer

Position Description

We are hiring a Quality Engineer at our Jefferson City, MO manufacturing facility supporting our Air Cooled Applications business. Reporting to the Quality Manager, this role will play a key part in supporting a rapidly growing operation by leading supplier-related quality activities while also supporting internal and customer quality initiatives. This is a hands-on, onsite role for a Quality Engineer who enjoys problem solving, working cross‑functionally with Operations and Engineering, and driving issues to permanent resolution in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage supplier quality issues, including containment, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and follow-up
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (8D preferred) to supplier, production, and customer quality issues
• Serve as a primary point of contact for supplier quality performance and improvement efforts
• Conduct and support product, process, and system audits in alignment with ISO 9001 requirements
• Support and maintain compliance with IATF‑16949 standards (experience preferred, not required)
• Review quality trends, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions
• Support APQP and PPAP activities as required
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality Supervisors, and QA Technicians
• Provide quality leadership through influence and delegation (dotted‑line support to QA technicians)
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a high‑growth manufacturing environment

Required Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline is required
• 3+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Exposure to ISO 9000 or IATF-16949 preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working cross‑functionally and communicating with suppliers and internal teams