Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer with a strong understanding of ISO 9001 and IATF (current revisions) Standards. The ideal candidate will have proficiency with the core tool set from AIAG and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role requires effective prioritization, multitasking, and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as reporting skills, are essential. We seek a self-starter with a strong desire to continuously improve quality and drive overall company performance forward.

Responsibilities

• Participate in advanced quality planning activities during design and contract reviews.
• Interface with Customers, Customer Service, Sales, Engineering, and Production personnel to transfer new products to the production floor.
• Support inspectors to ensure processes and inspections are sound so that products are produced to specification.
• Develop validation strategies, protocols, and reports for products and processes as needed.
• Perform PPAP activities as needed.
• Participate in audits as assigned.
• Examine inspection procedures and documentation and make improvements where required.
• Develop training to build Quality Awareness and support updates in work instructions and procedures.
• Improve the quality of processes using data collection and problem-solving techniques.
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) methods for data analysis to evaluate processes and changes.
• Inspect incoming, in-process, and final products for conformance to specifications using both open surface plate layout and CMM inspection.
• Perform the final evaluation of materials and manufactured parts that do not meet specifications.
• Analyze product failures and prepare corrective actions for customers.
• Perform GR&R and Process Capability studies to assist with product validations.
• Review design documentation for compliance with customer specifications.
• Communicate significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and recommend process improvements.
• Maintain knowledge of current ISO 9001 and IATF revisions and proficiency with the AIAG core tool set.

Essential Skills

• Root cause analysis
• ISO 9001
• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Minitab proficiency
• Gage R&R
• 1+ year of Quality Engineering experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• ISO/IATF knowledge

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Plastics experience is preferred but not required.
• A BS degree is ideal, but candidates with an AS degree and 10+ years of Quality Engineering experience will be considered.

Work Environment

This role supports a plastic manufacturing company, involving approximately 60% of the time behind a desk with paperwork, and 40% on the plant floor. The company is family-owned, involved in both heavy gauge and thin gauge thermoforming, along with plastic injection molding, and supports various industries.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Reading, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $95000.00/yr. PTO 401k Health + Medical + dental + vision benies All benefits will go into affect the first of month after starting.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Reading, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026.