Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Location: Fairfield, OH Salary: $35.00 USD Hourly - $40.00 USD Hourly Description:
Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Location: Fairfield, OH
Duration: 6-month contract with possible extension
Shift: 1st Shift
About the Role

We are seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support quality improvement, manufacturing operations, and continuous improvement initiatives within a hands-on production environment.

This opportunity is ideal for an engineer with approximately 1-5 years of experience in manufacturing quality, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field. The Manufacturing Quality Engineer will work closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Quality teams to identify quality issues, determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and improve overall manufacturing performance.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Improvement & Problem Solving

• Investigate product and process quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis
• Support containment, corrective, and preventive actions to reduce recurrence of quality issues
• Analyze quality data and manufacturing trends to identify areas for improvement
• Participate in the resolution of internal and customer quality concerns
• Help identify root causes of defects, scrap, rework, and process variation

Manufacturing Support

• Work directly with production teams to improve manufacturing processes and product quality
• Support process and quality audits to ensure compliance with established procedures
• Maintain and improve control plans, quality documentation, and manufacturing quality controls
• Monitor process performance and escalate quality risks when appropriate
• Support product and process traceability requirements

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Identify opportunities to reduce defects, scrap, rework, and process inefficiencies
• Support process capability and process improvement activities
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to improve production performance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Quality teams
• Provide quality support for new product introductions and manufacturing process changes
• Provide quality-related training and guidance to production personnel as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in one or more of the following:
  • Manufacturing Quality
  • Quality Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Production Support Engineering
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a hands-on manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, quality, and production teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with quality and root cause analysis tools such as:
  • 8D Problem Solving
  • 5 Why Analysis
  • Fishbone/Ishikawa Analysis
  • FMEA/PFMEA
  • Root Cause Analysis
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of process capability, control plans, and manufacturing quality systems
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or training is a plus

Why Join?

• Gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment where your work directly impacts product quality and customer satisfaction
• Work alongside experienced quality, manufacturing, and operations professionals
• Gain exposure to advanced manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies
• Opportunity for professional development and potential contract extension
• Collaborative environment focused on quality, problem-solving, and operational improvement

Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 6 months with possible extension
Schedule: 1st Shift
Work Location: Fairfield, OH

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.
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