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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Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the continuous improvement of confidential client’s Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits and assist in implementing corrective actions resulting from audit findings.
• Conduct process, product, and system audits to verify compliance with procedures, customer specifications, and quality standards.
• Investigate product and process quality issues using structured problem‑solving methodologies and assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support the review, disposition, and documentation of nonconforming materials and products.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to improve manufacturing processes, reduce defects, and improve product quality.
• Develop, maintain, and revise quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, inspection plans, forms, and quality records.
• Support First Article Inspections (FAI), process validations, inspection activities, and quality improvement projects.
• Assist with supplier quality investigations and corrective action activities as assigned.
• Support customer complaint investigations and work with cross-functional teams to implement effective corrective actions.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in training employees on quality procedures, inspection methods, and ISO requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • 0–3 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a manufacturing environment.
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and quality systems.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Preferred:

  • Experience in electrical distribution equipment, switchgear, power distribution products, or industrial manufacturing.
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
  • Knowledge of quality tools including CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, PFMEA, Control Plans, and 8D methodology.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
  • Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and quality data analysis.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic understanding of quality engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, and inspection criteria.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and present quality data.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across multiple departments.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
• Ability to learn and apply confidential client quality standards and manufacturing processes.

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Physical Requirements

• Frequently walk throughout manufacturing and warehouse environments.
• Ability to stand for extended periods while supporting production activities.
• Occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Occasionally bend, reach, climb, or work around manufacturing equipment.

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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.

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