Quality Engineer

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Job Title: Quality Engineer

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer to oversee and elevate product integrity within our heavy industrial manufacturing operations. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that all components and complex assemblies meet rigorous internal standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements. As a key driver of continuous improvement, you will lead root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and foster a culture of quality excellence across the plant floor.

Core Responsibilities

• Quality Systems Management: Develop and sustain robust quality standards and control systems for both in-process production and finished assemblies.
• Problem Solving & Analysis: Lead structured root cause investigations using methodologies such as 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone diagrams to eliminate recurring issues.
• Process Optimization: Partner with engineering and production teams to analyze process capabilities and spearhead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Monitor and report on quality metrics and trend data to identify risks and opportunities for proactive intervention.
• Supplier Quality: Coordinate with vendors to resolve non-conformances and ensure high-level performance across the supply chain.
• Compliance & Documentation: Manage the lifecycle of NCRs (Non-Conformity Reports) and CARs (Corrective Action Reports), ensuring cross-departmental follow-through.
• Standardization: Create and refine inspection procedures, control plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Training & Mentorship: Educate production staff on inspection techniques, compliance protocols, and general quality awareness.
• Audit Readiness: Support and maintain ISO 9001 management system requirements, ensuring all documentation is audit-ready at all times.

Performance Success Metrics (KPIs)

• Documentation Accuracy: 100% on-time completion of all inspection and quality reports.
• CAPA Resolution: Closing Corrective and Preventive Actions within 30 days with verified effectiveness.
• Defect Reduction: Consistent decrease in Defects Per Unit (DPU) in line with annual organizational goals.
• Efficiency: Meaningful reduction in "Punchlist Time to Close" metrics.
• Quality Consistency: Elimination of repeat deficiency findings and zero major non-conformances during audits.

Candidate Qualifications

• Education: Background in Quality Management Systems or Business Management; ASQ CQE or Six Sigma Green Belt highly preferred.
• Certifications: ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor certification is a strong plus.
• Professional Background: 3–5+ years of Quality Engineering experience, specifically within industrial manufacturing or metal fabrication.
• Technical Knowledge: High proficiency in blueprint reading, mechanical inspection, and standards enforcement.
• Specialized Experience: Prior experience with welding standards, sheet metal fabrication, or power generation equipment is highly desirable.

Key Skills:

• Expertise in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action implementation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools.
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills with a "hands-on" approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 167833

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Jerome Ouvier

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