Job Description – Quality Engineer

📍 Lafayette, IN 47905 (Onsite Only)
💼 Contract Opportunity
👥 Openings: 6

Position Overview

We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented Quality Engineers to support manufacturing quality initiatives for a leading manufacturing customer in Lafayette, Indiana. This role is ideal for entry level candidates and professionals with up to 7 years of experience in manufacturing or quality engineering environments.

The Quality Engineer will work closely with production and cross-functional teams to identify defects, investigate root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous quality improvement initiatives on the shop floor.

This is a fully onsite role requiring hands-on involvement in manufacturing operations and direct interaction with production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, document, and investigate defects found on the manufacturing shop floor.
• Analyze quality issues and trace recurring defects in previously built units.
• Perform root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies such as:
  • 5 Why
  • Fishbone / Ishikawa
  • Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Collect, analyze, and communicate non-conformance data effectively.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and engineering teams to resolve quality concerns in a timely manner.
• Support proactive defect prevention and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist in reducing process variation, minimizing waste, and improving overall product quality.
• Participate in shop floor activities and support day-to-day production quality operations.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing quality standards and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Or related engineering discipline
• 0–7 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or quality engineering environments.
• Basic understanding of quality engineering tools and methodologies.
• Exposure to manufacturing processes and shop floor operations preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with:
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • 5 Why Analysis
  • Fishbone / Ishikawa Diagrams
  • CAPA
  • Non-Conformance Reporting
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
• Familiarity with production quality processes and defect prevention strategies.
• Ability to identify issues quickly and recommend practical solutions.

Thanks & Regards,

Akshay Kumar

Talent Acquisition- Recruitment

Global Applications Solution LLC(USA)

Office USA: +1 | Whatsapp: +91 7562 863220

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