Quality Engineer

About the Role:
The Quality Engineer also known as QA Engineer or Manufacturing Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving quality systems processes and product performance within a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on ISO 9001 compliance process validation root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. The Quality Engineer works cross-functionally with engineering production and quality teams to ensure products meet specifications regulatory standards and customer expectations while driving operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain the Quality Management System in compliance with ISO 9001 standards and internal quality procedures
• Perform root cause analysis and lead corrective and preventive actions using methodologies such as CAPA 8D and Fishbone analysis
• Develop and implement quality plans inspection procedures and test methods for manufactured products
• Conduct internal audits support external audits and ensure audit readiness across manufacturing operations
• Analyze quality data using statistical tools such as SPC SQC FMEA and DOE to identify trends and drive improvements
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams on process validation process capability studies and continuous improvement initiatives
• Investigate nonconformances customer complaints and supplier quality issues ensuring timely resolution
• Support design and development activities including design reviews risk assessments validation and verification processes
• Create and maintain documentation including SOPs work instructions and quality records
• Prepare reports and present quality metrics KPIs and improvement initiatives to leadership

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Quality or a related technical field
• 2 to 5 years of experience in quality engineering manufacturing quality or process quality roles
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and quality management systems
• Experience with quality tools and methodologies including SPC SQC FMEA DOE and root cause analysis
• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in data analysis tools Microsoft Excel and reporting software
• Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in advanced manufacturing electronics materials science or precision components
• Certification such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green Belt
• Experience with process validation risk management and reliability engineering
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience supporting supplier quality management and audits
• Familiarity with regulatory standards in highly controlled or technical industries