Quality Assurance Engineer
Job Description
Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer
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Location: Fairfield, OH 45014
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Duration: 6+ months contract with high possibilities of extension
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Employment Type: Contract
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** Candidates local/ in a commutable distance from Fairfield, OH 45014**
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Job Overview:
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We are looking for a motivated Quality Assurance Engineer to support manufacturing quality, production improvements, and problem-solving initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
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This opportunity is ideal for an engineering professional with 1–5 years of experience who has a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality improvement, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
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Key Responsibilities:
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• Investigate product and manufacturing process quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
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• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and drive corrective and preventive actions.
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• Utilize quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone Analysis.
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• Analyze quality data and trends to identify improvement opportunities.
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• Collaborate with production teams to improve manufacturing processes and reduce defects, scrap, and rework.
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• Support process audits and ensure compliance with established quality procedures.
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• Maintain process control plans, quality documentation, and manufacturing traceability systems.
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• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
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• Support process capability studies, new product introductions, and manufacturing process changes.
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• Work closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Quality teams.
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Required Qualifications:
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• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
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• Minimum 1 year of experience in Manufacturing Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Production Support Engineering.
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• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
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• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing/production floor environment.
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• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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Preferred Qualifications:
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• Experience with 8D Problem Solving, 5 Why, and Fishbone Analysis.
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• Knowledge of FMEA/PFMEA and Root Cause Analysis.
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• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
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• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or training.