Quality Engineer

Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer with a background in electrical power distribution equipment manufacturing, including switchgear, switchboards, or related electrical systems. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining quality standards, improving manufacturing processes, reducing defects, and ensuring product compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with quality management systems, root cause analysis, product testing, and continuous improvement within an electrical manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards, inspection procedures, and testing processes for electrical distribution equipment.

• Develop and improve product test plans and customer Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) procedures.

• Identify manufacturing defects, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.

• Monitor manufacturing quality, analyze performance data, and identify opportunities for process improvement.

• Oversee document control, quality records, inspection procedures, and revision management.

• Ensure inspection and testing equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.

• Work closely with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues and improve product reliability.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect prevention, risk reduction, and manufacturing efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.

• 5+ years of Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with electrical power distribution equipment, switchgear, switchboards, or related electrical manufacturing strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, quality management systems, and manufacturing inspection processes.

• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive quality measures.

• Familiarity with electrical equipment testing, FAT procedures, and inspection tools.

• Experience with torque measurement equipment, coating thickness testing, and calibration procedures.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Power BI experience preferred.

• ASQ certification preferred but not required.

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