Northwest Talent Solutions, LLC ยท 1 day ago
Operations Quality Engineer
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$70K/yr - $90K/yr
1+ years expNorthwest Talent Solutions, LLC is seeking an Operations Quality Engineer to support production quality within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This hands-on role focuses on process quality, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, working closely with operations, engineering, and quality teams to ensure product safety and consistency.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support safe production of high-quality products in accordance with plant quality and safety standards
Maintain an active presence on the production floor to coach operators and support quality systems
Monitor, analyze, and report key quality metrics and trends
Lead and support corrective and preventive actions related to internal defects and customer claims
Deploy and audit process management standards across critical production processes
Develop and maintain inspection practices and criteria for outgoing product quality
Support incoming quality requirements and supplier quality expectations
Participate in and support quality system audits
Analyze process data to identify opportunities for waste reduction and process improvement
Ensure quality considerations are addressed during process changes and risk assessments
Provide quality-related training to operators and production teams
Collaborate with operations leadership to align quality objectives with production goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
1+ year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
1+ year of experience with product or process failure analysis
Ability to work directly on the production floor and engage with operations teams
Strong mechanical and process aptitude
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Authorization to work in the United States (visa sponsorship not available)
Preferred
Experience in metals, materials, chemical processing, or high-volume manufacturing
Knowledge of aluminum alloys, properties, or product applications
Familiarity with casting, rolling, or finishing processes
Experience with ISO 9001 and/or IATF quality systems
Working knowledge of statistical and quality tools (e.g., Minitab)
Experience with ERP or manufacturing systems (e.g., AS400 or similar)
Benefits
Full benefits
Company
Northwest Talent Solutions, LLC
Northwest Talent Solutions, LLC is a widely acclaimed human capital consulting firm blending holistic talent acquisition with workplace civility solutions and partnering with brands across the private industry and government sector.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase