Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer to support our engineering-to-order (ETO) manufacturing operations, with a focus on pultrusion, fiberglass components, and custom assemblies. This position plays a critical role in ensuring product quality and process compliance from raw material through final assembly, driving continuous improvement and adherence to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain Process Work Instructions (PWIs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for fiberglass and pultrusion operations.
• Provide training to production staff on quality procedures, visual standards, and equipment operation best practices.
• Monitor and inspect final assemblies to ensure conformance to customer and engineering specifications.
• Conduct process and data analysis to identify trends, improve yield, and reduce variation.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for internal and external non-conformities.
• Perform and support internal and customer audits, ensuring compliance with ISO and industry-specific quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and reports, including inspection records, deviation logs, and audit findings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality role
• Experience with pultrusion, or fiberglass production environment highly desired.
• Strong knowledge of root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D) and statistical process control (SPC).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management systems.
• Experience leading or participating in audits (internal, customer, third-party).
• Excellent communication and training skills; ability to work across departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and quality analysis tools.