Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Location: Akron, OH

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $95,000 – $105,000 per year

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced Quality Engineer to join our team. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will be instrumental in ensuring our products and processes meet top industry standards. You will act as a vital liaison between Quality and Manufacturing, manage quality documentation, and support ongoing improvement initiatives aligned with ISO/IATF requirements.

Essential Functions:

Serve as the key liaison between Manufacturing and Quality regarding customer specifications, quality requirements, and issue resolution

Assist in annual plant audits and internal systems surveys

Maintain CMM programs and control Master Samples to meet customer inspection requirements

Create, organize, and manage APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and GD&T documentation for inspection and process control

Drive improvements in testing methods, tooling, and equipment using statistical sampling

Collaborate with Engineering to develop efficient testing processes for new product lines

Perform process audits and daily evaluations to ensure compliance with procedures and quality standards

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field

7–12 years of Quality Engineer experience

5+ years in aerospace manufacturing quality, with focus on machined and fabricated products

Strong knowledge of AS9100, IATF16949, and industry regulations

Proficiency in GD&T, blueprint reading, and interpreting industry specs

Experience in metal machining and stamping

Background in supplier development, audits, and quality management systems

Skilled in MS Office, statistical software, and quality tools

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills

CQE certification and/or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred

Experience with CMM programming and metrology software

Benefits:

401(k) with company match

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Paid time off