Position Title
Associate Quality Engineer Manufacturing
Department: Quality and Regulatory
Reports To: Quality and Regulatory Manager
Work location: Onsite
Salary: $65000 - $75000
Position Summary
The Associate Quality Engineer supports manufacturing quality activities by assisting in the development implementation and maintenance of quality systems and process controls. This role focuses on data analysis problem-solving support inspections corrective and preventive actions and continuous improvement initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in quality engineering practices within a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Quality Support
- Support operations production to ensure manufactured products meet quality standards and specifications
- Assist with monitoring manufacturing processes and identifying quality trends or issues
- Support first article inspections (FAI) process validations and production start-ups
- Work closely with production engineering and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues
- Routinely inspect facilities to identify safety and health risks
Quality Systems & Documentation
- Assist in maintaining quality management system (QMS) documentation and records
- Support compliance with ISO 13485 IATF 16949 AS9100 FDA or other applicable standards
- Help prepare for and participate in internal and external audits
- Assist in developing inspection plans control plans and work instructions
- Assists in designing or purchasing measurement equipment to check product specifications relative to quality.
Corrective & Preventive Actions
- Support root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Why and Fishbone diagrams
- Assist in initiating tracking and verifying corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Help investigate nonconforming material and customer complaints
- Interfaces with engineering manufacturing customer and vendors to resolve product quality issues.
Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement
- Collect analyze and report quality data and metrics
- Support SPC activities and basic statistical analysis
- Participate in continuous improvement Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce defects scrap and rework
Supplier & Customer Support
- Assist with supplier quality activities including inspections and corrective actions
- Support customer quality requests and documentation as directed
Safety
- Drive a culture of safety and accountability leading by example and in collaboration with other leaders
- Develop deliver and ensure completion of employee safety training including health and safety protocols emergency procedures and proper use of PPE tools and machinery according to regulations and company policy
- Support and hold leaders accountable for reporting incidents and following through with corrective action as needed
- Understand and share OSHA Regulations and Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Quality Manufacturing or a related technical field
(Equivalent experience may be considered) - 03 years of experience in quality manufacturing or engineering roles
- Internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Basic understanding of quality principles and manufacturing processes
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic data analysis tools
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with quality tools such as SPC FMEA PPAP APQP and MSA
- Experience with ERP and QMS software systems
- Coursework or training in Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
Work Environment
- Manufacturing floor and office environment
- Regular interaction with production operations
Company
MTI (Medical Technology Industries Inc.)
Company Overview
MTI (Medical Technology Industries Inc.) is a leading manufacturer of the highest-quality medical/surgical power chairs. MTI is a fast-growing business which remains true to its family-focused culture and values. We are very proud of our innovative high-quality work and products. We value our employees and understand how everyone contributes to our products processes and customer experience. We provide a casual friendly workplace and encourage employee growth and development. Visit to learn more.
Benefits Youll Enjoy (full-time employees)...
- Medical vision dental
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending (FSA)
- 401k plan with employer match with vesting starting day 1
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Annual bonus incentive
- $5250 annual education/tuition assistance
- Company events lunches and giveaways
MTI is an equal employment opportunity employer.