Job Summary:
The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that manufacturing processes, products, and systems comply with established quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. This role supports continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), while collaborating closely with production, engineering, and quality control teams. The Quality Engineer also supports audits and maintains compliance with ISO 9000 quality management system documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality engineering processes to ensure products meet internal and external quality standards.
- Support and enforce compliance with quality management systems, including ISO 9000 / ISO 9001 documentation, procedures, and records.
- Analyze production and inspection data to identify trends, non-conformances, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Lead root cause investigations using quality tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto analysis, FMEA) and implement CAPA.
- Collaborate with Quality Control Leads, inspectors, production, and engineering teams to resolve quality issues efficiently.
- Support internal and external audits (customer, regulatory, and ISO) by preparing documentation and responding to findings.
- Assist in the development, review, and control of work instructions, procedures, and quality records.
- Participate in new product introductions, process validations, and engineering change reviews from a quality perspective.
- Monitor supplier quality performance and support corrective actions as needed.
- Prepare and present quality metrics, reports, and improvement recommendations to management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field preferred.
- 2–3 years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or manufacturing quality roles.
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 9000 / ISO 9001 standards and quality system documentation requirements.
- Experience with quality tools and methodologies such as SPC, FMEA, CAPA, and root cause analysis.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proficient in MS Office and quality-related data systems or QMS software.
Preferred Skills:
- Certification in quality or engineering disciplines (e.g., ASQ CQE, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt).
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and electronic quality management systems (eQMS).
- Prior experience supporting audits or working closely with QC leadership teams.
Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- PTO after the 90-day period
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability 100% paid by the company
- Ten paid holidays set by the company
- Tution reimbursement
Pay range $65,000-$90,000
Dunham-Bush is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We are a Drug-Free Workplace; employment subject to passing a drug test.
