About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level QA Engineer role supports production and product quality for a confidential client in the Engineering industry. You will help design and run tests, implement process-control improvements, analyze failures, and work with cross-functional teams to prevent defects and maintain product quality.

• Develop and implement methods and procedures for process control, testing, inspection, and process improvement
• Design, install, and operate test equipment; perform product testing and data analysis to minimize defects and failures
• Collect and analyze quality data and defect reports to identify trends and recommend corrective actions
• Conduct root-cause investigations and support corrective & preventive action (CAPA) plans
• Audit production processes, raw materials, and suppliers/vendors to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Support compliance with external quality standards (for example, ISO 9001) where applicable
• Collaborate closely with product design, production, suppliers, and product management to mitigate quality risks

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Who You Are / Qualifications

Required

• Associate’s Degree plus 0–3 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Basic understanding of quality principles, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving
• Ability to follow established procedures and take direction from senior-level staff
• Strong attention to detail and consistent exercise of discretion and judgment

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quality, Engineering, or related discipline
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other formal quality systems
• Experience conducting audits, supplier quality activities, or using statistical tools

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Skills & Abilities

• Technical aptitude and hands-on testing ability
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication; ability to work cross-functionally
• Comfortable using basic lab/test equipment and learning specialized test setups
• Able to remain seated at a desk/computer for extended periods and move regularly across facilities as needed

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Work Environment & Travel

• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential
• May require time working inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operating machinery
• May involve standing for long periods and routine movement across site locations
• Up to 25% travel likely

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Legal & Hiring Notes

• This job posting is for a Confidential Client; Careertakes is the recruiting platform supporting this hire.
• Careertakes and our client comply with federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application process—please contact us to request accommodations.
• Applicants must meet any job-specific eligibility requirements set by the client (for example, ability to pass background checks or medical screenings) where applicable.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.