Quality Process Engineer

Summary

The Quality Engineer in ceramics manufacturing is responsible for ensuring product quality and compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines. This role leads the Quality Inspection team, oversees quality control processes, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability. Key responsibilities include supervising inspectors, establishing inspection protocols, analyzing production processes, conducting root cause analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues. Additionally, the position supports new product development with quality input and compliance checks.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field; Green Belt/Black Belt certification preferred.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing inspection experience (precision or materials-based products) with strong proficiency in measurement tools and digital/optical inspection systems.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T, with practical experience using SPC for data collection and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of quality and compliance standards, regulatory requirements, and structured quality methodologies.
• Prior experience in a lead or supervisory capacity over hourly employees, including task assignment, workflow coordination, and basic front-line people‑management responsibilities (timecards, attendance, foundational employment-law awareness).
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate effectively with production, engineering, and quality teams.