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Job Title: Production Quality Engineer

Location: Canal Winchester, OH (Relocation Not Available)

We are seeking a Production Quality Engineer to ensure product quality within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role focuses on improving quality systems, resolving customer issues, and driving continuous improvement across assigned production areas. The ideal candidate is experienced in injection molding, strong in root cause analysis, and comfortable collaborating across engineering, production, and customer teams.

● Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

● 3–5+ years of quality engineering experience in injection molding (required)

● Strong background in root cause analysis (5Y, Fishbone, Mind Mapping)

● Experience supervising, training, or leading quality teams

● Proficiency in reading blueprints and understanding quality standards

● Strong verbal and written communication skills

● Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, etc.)

● Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

● Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, PQS, and quality documentation systems

● Familiarity with Kaizen, OEE improvements, and continuous improvement methodologies

● Experience managing customer complaints and supporting customer audits

● Ability to analyze production data and identify trends

● Experience developing capital requests or supporting ROI-driven projects

● Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams

● Partner with Production, Design, and Mass Production Engineering teams to improve quality systems

● Conduct daily quality audits (Gemba walks) to ensure compliance with standards

● Lead investigations into customer or internal quality issues and implement corrective actions

● Maintain and improve quality documentation (PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, etc.)

● Supervise and train quality technicians and auditors, including performance reviews

● Lead PFMEA and Bully Testing activities and implement lessons learned

● Analyze production data, identify quality trends, and ensure containment when needed

● Lead Kaizen improvement projects to reduce risk and improve OEE

● Provide training to peers and teams on quality tools and best practices

● Manage document control improvements and support customer audits

● Drive resolution of customer quality issues and ensure customer satisfaction

This role may require extended periods of sitting or standing. A company cell phone is provided, and the employee must remain reasonably available during off-hours, vacations, and business travel. Work may occur in manufacturing environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and PPE requirements.

● Competitive salary and performance-based opportunities

● Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

● Career growth and development opportunities

● Collaborative, engineering-focused environment

● Opportunities to lead improvements and influence quality strategy

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