Quality Engineer

Legacy Staffing has partnered with a leading precision manufacturing company in the Massillon area to identify an experienced Quality Engineer to support quality systems, continuous improvement initiatives, supplier quality, and new product launches within a fast-paced machining environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and analytical quality professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and working cross-functionally to drive operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with IATF 16949, root cause analysis, PPAP/FMEA activities, and manufacturing quality systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the company's IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 quality systems
• Develop and maintain control plans, process documentation, and quality standards
• Assist with PFMEA development and process validation activities
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective/preventive action initiatives
• Monitor quality KPIs, process capability, and continuous improvement metrics
• Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support customer quality concerns, complaint resolution, and corrective actions
• Assist with internal and external audits, including audit preparation and reporting
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Materials, and Sales during new product launches
• Support supplier quality initiatives, vendor performance tracking, and supplier audits
• Analyze quality trends and implement sustainable process improvements
• Conduct quality-related training and support company-wide quality compliance efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing quality experience
• 3+ years of Quality Engineering experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001
• Experience with PPAP, FMEA, SPC, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Automotive or precision manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and standard business systems

Why This Opportunity?

• Stable and growing manufacturing environment
• High-impact role with visibility across operations
• Opportunity to drive process improvements and quality initiatives
• Collaborative team environment
• Competitive compensation based on experience