Quality Engineer 
Location: Southwest Cleveland, OH (100% on-site)
Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 + up to 10% Bonus + Benefits 
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, 401K w/ Match, 11 Paid Holidays, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time 
Core Hours: M-F, 7am-4pm / 8am-5pm
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Quality Engineer Description

Our client in the manufacturing industry is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to join their team in Cleveland, OH. This role is highly active and visible on the shop floor—expect to spend at least 50% of your time working directly with production teams, monitoring processes, performing root cause analysis, and driving quality improvements in real time. You’ll be part of a small, collaborative team of three quality professionals, where your input and initiative will make a direct impact. This position supports the full scope of the Quality Management System (QMS), including ISO 9001:2015 compliance, supplier quality, product testing, audits, and continuous improvement efforts. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, experience with lean/quality tools, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to problem-solving. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about operational quality and eager to contribute in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment with strong potential for growth.

Quality Engineer Responsibilities

•    Ensure product and process quality through inspection, testing, and process monitoring
•    Support compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and internal quality management systems
•    Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement projects
•    Develop, implement, and audit control plans, SOPs, and standard work practices
•    Perform material and product testing against established specifications
•    Analyze quality data to identify trends and recommend process improvements
•    Conduct Gage R&R studies and improve measurement systems
•    Assist with supplier audits, qualifications, and quality improvement initiatives
•    Support new product development with quality testing and process validation
•    Create visual tools and dashboards to promote quality awareness and accountability
•    Train manufacturing employees in quality standards and procedures
•    Lead internal quality audits and participate in external audit preparation
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Engineering, & Customer Service

Quality Engineer Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree required 
•    3+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment required
•    Working knowledge of SPC, root cause analysis, and quality auditing required
•    Hands-on experience with lab/testing equipment and data analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, Excel) required
•    Must be able to work 100% on-site in Cleveland, OH