Quality Engineer – Manufacturing / Fabrication

Quality Engineer – Manufacturing / Fabrication

Location: Virginia Beach, VA 

Salary: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

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About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled Quality Engineer with experience in a discrete manufacturing or metal fabrication environment. This role is key to maintaining and improving product quality across our generator packaging operations. You’ll work closely with production, engineering, and supplier teams to ensure all components meet the highest standards of performance, compliance, and reliability.

• Develop and maintain quality standards and control systems for production processes and finished goods.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action projects using tools like 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone diagrams.
• Support engineering and production teams by analyzing process capabilities and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain and review quality metrics to drive proactive decisions.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve non-conformances and improve supplier performance.
• Manage Non-Conformity Reports (NCRs) and Corrective Action Reports (CARs) to ensure timely follow-through.
• Create and update inspection procedures, control plans, and SOPs.
• Support ISO 9001 quality management system requirements.
• Provide training on quality awareness and compliance requirements.

• 3–5 years of quality engineering experience in an industrial or metal fabrication/manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in blueprint reading and mechanical inspection techniques.
• Experience with standards compliance, continuous improvement, and corrective action implementation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on approach and ability to work collaboratively across teams.

• Experience in welding, sheet metal, or power generation equipment manufacturing.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Certification.
• Formal education in Quality or Business Management Systems.