Manufacturing Quality Engineer

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  • Rothschild, WI
  • $70,000-90,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
  • Apply easily
About the RoleThe Manufacturing Quality Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving quality systems within a precision manufacturing and metal fabrication environment. This position ensures compliance with ISO 9001 standards, leads root cause analysis investigations, and drives corrective and preventive actions to resolve quality issues. The Manufacturing Quality Engineer supports production teams, supplier quality management, and continuous improvement initiatives while monitoring key quality metrics. Commonly searched keywords for this role include manufacturing quality engineer, quality assurance, ISO 9001, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, metal fabrication, and quality control.Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement quality assurance procedures to ensure ISO 9001 compliance and meet customer requirements
  • Monitor production processes and conduct inspections to detect nonconformities and ensure product quality
  • Lead root cause analysis investigations using 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone methodologies
  • Analyze quality data and prepare reports on key performance indicators and process trends
  • Collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to resolve quality-related issues quickly and effectively
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and maintaining audit readiness
  • Manage non-conformance reports and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers and internal teams
  • Maintain calibration schedules for inspection and measurement tools to ensure accuracy
  • Conduct process capability studies and statistical analysis to improve manufacturing performance
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability, reduce defects, and increase customer satisfaction
Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Minimum of three years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and quality management systems
  • Proficiency in statistical process control and measurement system analysis
  • Experience with corrective and preventive action processes
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality analysis tools such as Minitab
Desired Qualifications:
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
  • Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) from ASQ
  • Experience with metal fabrication processes, machining, and welding operations
  • Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and precision measurement tools
  • Knowledge of advanced product quality planning, failure mode and effects analysis, and production part approval process
  • Experience working with ERP systems and integrated quality management modules
  • Bonus'
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

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