Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer – Job DescriptionJob Title: Quality Engineer

Department: Quality Assurance / Manufacturing / Engineering

Reports To: Quality Manager / Quality Assurance Manager

Job SummaryThe Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products, processes, and systems meet established quality standards and customer requirements. This role involves developing quality control procedures, conducting inspections and audits, analyzing defects, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.

• Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement, and maintain quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Monitor manufacturing and operational processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Conduct inspections, testing, and audits of products and processes.
• Investigate quality issues, customer complaints, and non-conformances.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Analyze quality data and prepare reports on quality performance metrics.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality concerns.
• Support product development activities by ensuring quality requirements are incorporated into designs.
• Maintain documentation related to quality systems, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry regulations, standards, and certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, GMP).
• Participate in supplier quality evaluations and audits.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other quality methodologies.
• Train employees on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or manufacturing quality.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and quality tools.
• Experience with root cause analysis techniques such as:
• 5 Whys
• Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagrams
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and quality improvement methodologies.
• Experience using quality tools such as:
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
• Control Plans
• Process Capability Studies
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Preferred QualificationsProfessional certifications such as:
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
• Knowledge of industry-specific standards and regulatory requirements.