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 Quality Engineer role supports the Quality Management System (QMS) and continuous improvement efforts for a confidential client. You will work with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to analyze quality issues, implement corrective actions, and improve product and process performance. This position is telecommute-eligible and will support work tied to the Chardon, OH location.

• Support quality assurance activities across manufacturing and product realization.
• Investigate product, process, and customer quality issues using structured problem-solving methods.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities.
• Design and implement error-proofing solutions (fixtures, tooling, gages).
• Collect, analyze, and report quality data and KPIs.
• Assist with internal audits and maintain QMS compliance.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation: procedures, work instructions, control plans, inspection standards.
• Review inspection and test data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Validate process changes and support implementation of quality improvements.
• Coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Maintain assigned calibration and measurement system records.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 0–3 years manufacturing or quality assurance experience; internships, co-ops, or academic project experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of supplier quality, SPC (statistical process control), and lean improvement techniques.
• Strong data analysis, math, and statistical skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication from shop floor to senior management and customers.
• Ability to coordinate and influence remotely across multiple locations.
• Project planning and project management fundamentals.
• Strong interpersonal skills for daily collaboration in a manufacturing environment.

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Compensation

For this full-time role working at the Chardon, OH location, the anticipated annual base pay range is $52,700 - $97,900 per year. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for additional pay elements such as an annual incentive bonus.

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Benefits

As an employee of the confidential client, you may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which can include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous 401(k) options and potential employee stock purchase plan
• Disability and life insurance
• Parental and caregiver leave
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Paid time off and wellness programs

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Working Conditions & Location

• Job is telecommute-eligible (TELECOMMUTE) while supporting activities tied to Chardon, OH.
• May involve time on the manufacturing floor, visits to supplier sites, and cross-site coordination.
• Position type: Full-time; Contract employment classification may apply per client staffing needs.

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Preferred / Distinguishing Skills

• Hands-on experience with SPC tools and basic Minitab or Excel statistical analysis.
• Familiarity with CAPA processes and internal auditing.
• Experience designing simple fixtures/gages or supporting measurement system analysis (MSA).

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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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