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Quality Engineer
Shift: First Shift (on-site)
Salary: $73,000 - $100,000 per year
Who we are
We are a premier regional manufacturer serving critical infrastructure and transportation markets across North America. We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our engineering team to lead continuous product compliance, root cause analysis, and quality assurance.
Quality Engineer Role
The Quality Engineer serves as the primary technical owner for product quality, regulatory compliance, and state agency certification processes. This position exists to ensure manufactured products successfully navigate regulatory approvals, meet stringent specifications, and maintain high standards of quality through sustained production.
Quality Engineer Responsibilities
Lead product approval and certification processes with regulatory agencies from initial submission through sustained production, such as, the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Interpret state, federal, and industry specification standards to establish technical manufacturing and quality requirements
Develop and execute regulatory roadmaps, schedules, milestones, test plans, and documentation deliverables
Serve as the primary point of contact for external testing laboratories, state transportation agencies, and regulatory bodies
Coordinate product qualification, validation, durability, and environmental performance testing with cross-functional teams
Develop and implement production quality plans, control plans, process validations, and product inspection criteria
Lead root-cause analysis, corrective action implementations, nonconformance investigations, and continuous process improvements
Maintain change control and configuration management systems to safeguard regulatory approvals during design or process changes
Establish supplier quality requirements and collaborate with vendors to ensure incoming component compliance
Monitor quality KPIs including compliance rates, approval cycle times, defect metrics, and manufacturing process capabilities
Quality Engineer Reporting Relationships
The Quality Engineer reports directly to the Engineering Manager and has no direct reports.
About You
Hold a Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline, preferred
Possess 3-5+ years of experience in quality engineering, regulatory compliance, product certification, or manufacturing quality, and experience with DOT compliances.
Demonstrate proven experience managing regulatory approval or certification processes with government or industry agencies
Display strong proficiency reading and interpreting engineering blueprints, bill of materials, test standards, and technical documentation
Apply hands-on experience using root-cause analysis, CAPA, FMEA, control plans, and statistical process controls
Exhibit proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, CAD software (AutoCAD or SolidWorks), and ERP systems
Demonstrate strong project management abilities to guide cross-functional teams toward regulatory deadlines
Maintain excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to technical details
Execute daily responsibilities independently while maintaining total confidentiality
Next Steps
If detail-oriented and analytical describe you, we would like to hear from you.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions: This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, along with periods of walking through manufacturing areas. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds. Working conditions include exposure to manufacturing environments with variable and extreme temperatures.
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