Quality Assurance Engineer | Steel

Quality Assurance EngineerOur client is a well-established leader in the steel and heavy industrial manufacturing sector, serving critical markets such as automotive, construction, and packaging. They are making significant investments in one of their largest facilities, expanding operations and adding new production capabilities while continuing to strengthen their quality and engineering teams.Support quality assurance efforts within a large-scale manufacturing environment by ensuring products meet customer specifications and internal standards

Partner closely with operations to provide metallurgical and technical support across production

Analyze process and product data to identify opportunities for quality improvement

Lead and support root cause investigations, rejection analysis, and corrective actions

Perform internal audits and maintain compliance with quality systems and procedure

Develop and present quality reports and participate in quality-related meetings

Conduct daily floor audits to ensure operations are running within defined parameters

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency and product qualityMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)Experience within steel or heavy industrial manufacturing environments

Strong understanding of quality systems, with exposure to ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 preferred

Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive process improvements

Hands-on experience with root cause analysis, problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives

Ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships with operations and engineering teams

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in a plant environment

Self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-driven setting

Salary typically between $70K-$100K depending on experience

Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)401k with ~6% company matchPTO starting at 2 weeks, increasing to 3 week