Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer Job Description
This Quality Engineer role supports manufacturing operations by improving product quality, strengthening process controls, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will act as the primary quality resource for the anodizing operation, working closely with production, engineering, maintenance, supply chain, and customers to resolve quality concerns, reduce defects, and ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal requirements. The position focuses on maintaining robust quality systems, leading corrective and preventive actions, and using data-driven methods to achieve long-term operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and support site quality systems to ensure compliance with applicable standards, customer specifications, and internal procedures.
- Investigate quality-related issues, including customer complaints, nonconforming materials, supplier concerns, and manufacturing defects, and document findings.
- Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities, verify the effectiveness of implemented solutions, and ensure timely closure.
- Assist with the creation, review, and maintenance of procedures, work instructions, control plans, and quality documentation.
- Participate in internal, customer, supplier, and certification audits, supporting preparation, execution, and follow-up activities.
- Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to improve process consistency and product quality across the anodizing operation and related processes.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret production and quality data to identify trends related to scrap, yield, defects, and efficiency, and recommend improvement actions.
- Develop inspection methods, testing requirements, and process monitoring plans to ensure consistent product quality.
- Support validation activities, first article inspections, and new process qualifications to ensure robust process launches.
- Use data to identify recurring quality issues, implement sustainable solutions, and monitor results over time.
- Apply structured problem-solving techniques such as Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, Fishbone, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies to address quality and process issues.
- Lead initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving quality performance, and lowering operational costs.
- Participate in process risk assessments, FMEA development, process mapping, and control plan updates to enhance process robustness.
- Promote a culture centered on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.
- Support investigations and responses related to customer-reported issues, ensuring timely and thorough communication.
- Prepare corrective action documentation for both customers and suppliers and track completion and effectiveness.
- Monitor supplier performance, assist with supplier improvement efforts, and support supplier qualification activities.
- Support preparation and maintenance of PPAP documentation and ensure adherence to customer quality requirements.
- Monitor and communicate key quality performance indicators, including defect rates, PPM performance, customer complaint trends, scrap and rework metrics, cost of quality, audit findings, CAPA completion and effectiveness, and supplier quality performance.
- Present quality performance findings, trends, and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to drive informed decision-making.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline preferred, with relevant manufacturing quality experience considered in place of formal education.
- At least 2 years of quality engineering, quality leadership, or related experience in a manufacturing setting.
- A minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience involving quality systems, process improvement, production support, auditing, or engineering-related activities.
- Experience conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence change across multiple departments and shifts.
- Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems and manufacturing quality principles.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001, GMP environments, SPC, PPAP, MSA, PFMEA, control plans, and corrective action and root cause methodologies.
- Experience using data and statistical tools to drive process improvements and support decision-making.
- Familiarity with process capability analysis, SPC, and quality reporting practices.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly advanced skills in Excel.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Proven ability to build relationships and drive accountability across cross-functional teams.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience within regulated or high-volume manufacturing environments such as consumer products, packaging, metal finishing, cosmetics, medical devices, or automotive manufacturing.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt, or similar credentials.
- Experience working with GMP environments and ISO 9001-based quality systems.
- Hands-on experience with PPAP, MSA, PFMEA, control plans, and structured CAPA processes.
- Experience using statistical software such as Minitab or similar tools to perform data analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and improve process performance.
- Strong problem-solving mindset with experience using Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, and Fishbone techniques.
- Ability to present complex quality data and metrics in a clear and actionable format to stakeholders.
Work Environment
This role operates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a strong focus on anodizing and related metal finishing processes. You will work closely with production, engineering, maintenance, supply chain, customers, and suppliers, frequently collaborating on the shop floor and in office settings. The position involves regular interaction with quality systems, statistical tools, and productivity software such as Microsoft Excel and, where applicable, statistical packages like Minitab. You will participate in internal and external audits, support validation and first article activities, and engage in continuous improvement projects. The environment emphasizes data-driven decision-making, cross-functional teamwork, and a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Newark, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Newark, OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Newark,OH. About Actalent

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