Quality Engineer

Position Summary

Skylift is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to develop and oversee all quality-related activities AW1 JL2 for our bucket utility trucks and backyard easement equipment. This position is responsible for ensuring that all components assemblies and finished products meet specifications that the correct parts are used and that equipment operates safely and effectively.

This role requires a self-motivated individual who can work independently maintain high standards and support quality throughout the entire manufacturing process. This role has shop floor and office settings.

AW3

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a quality control process.
• Inspect incoming materials (internal and external) fabricated components and finished equipment to ensure compliance with specifications and customer requirements.
• Verify that the correct parts and materials are used in all builds including hydraulic electrical and structural components.
• Perform in-process inspections during assembly of bucket trucks and easement equipment.
• Ensure all builds follow engineering drawings work orders and company standards.
• Identify deviations and work directly with managers to correct issues promptly.
• Maintain consistency and quality across custom and standard builds.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement practical corrective actions.
• Track recurring issues and recommend improvements to processes or materials.
• Promote and reinforce safe work practices throughout the manufacturing floor.
• Maintain inspection records nonconformance reports and build documentation.
• Teaches and models Lean Thinking and Six Sigma tools and concepts; facilitates kaizen events.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5-10 AW8 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3-5 years of successfully executing continuous improvement/Lean Six Sigma efforts.
• Preferred experience in automotive heavy equipment or fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints wiring diagrams and hydraulic schematics.
• Experience with measurement tools (tape measure calipers gauges).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.

Work Authorization

Skylift will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) H-1 H-2 L-1 B J or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Skylift is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex race color religion national origin age marital status political affiliation sexual orientation gender identity genetic information disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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