Silver Line Recruiting LLC · 2 hours ago
Quality Engineering Lead
Dayton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expSilver Line Recruiting LLC is representing a well-established family-owned manufacturing company seeking an experienced Quality Engineering Lead to enhance their quality function. This high-impact role involves leading quality engineering tasks, managing compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced environment.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Develop, refine, and enhance the company’s Quality Management System (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100 as applicable)
Lead internal audits, corrective actions, and document control
Ensure compliance with internal procedures, customer standards, and regulatory requirements
Own quality documentation, work instructions, and process flow diagrams
Lead root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) and implement corrective actions
Support incoming, in-process, and final inspections; develop inspection standards
Perform Gage R&R, capability studies, and validate measurement systems
Create and maintain control plans, quality alerts, and operator training materials
Drive scrap reduction, rework elimination, and process improvement projects
Serve as the primary quality point of contact for customers, managing complaints, returns, warranty evaluations, and PPAP/FAI submissions
Communicate containment actions, investigation findings, and long-term corrective actions
Work with suppliers to resolve material quality issues and improve performance
Conduct supplier assessments and support development initiatives as needed
Oversee the daily work of quality technicians
Set quality KPIs, gather appropriate data, and report results
Champion a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the facility
Lead cross-functional teams on improvement projects, cost reduction, and risk mitigation initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred (extensive hands-on experience can substitute)
3–7+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of quality tools: 8D, 5-Why, FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, APQP, etc
ISO 9001 and internal auditing experience
Ability to read engineering drawings and use measurement equipment
Excellent communication skills with customers and internal teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, resource-lean environment
Benefits
Competitive vacation and PTO plan.
Paid holidays.
Retirement plan with employer match.
Comprehensive medical plans covering the employee and family.
Basic life and AD&D insurance.
Company
Silver Line Recruiting LLC
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase