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Quality Engineer

St. Louis, Missouri Permanent USD70,000 - USD90,000 per year View Job Description
Quality Assurance Engineers support a large-scale, heavy industrial manufacturing operation by partnering with operations to ensure product quality, drive process improvements, and maintain compliance with quality systems. This role is heavily focused on metallurgical support, data analysis, and hands-on involvement in audits, continuous improvement, and day-to-day production quality.
  • World class 401K match (6%) and a minimum of 4.5% retirement contribution.
  • Amazing vacation and opportunity to buy more vacation (3/4 weeks)

About Our Client

Our client is a leading, long-established manufacturer within the steel and heavy industrial space, supporting key industries including automotive, construction, and packaging. They are currently investing heavily in one of their largest facilities, expanding operations and building out new production capabilities while continuing to grow their quality and engineering teams.

Job Description

  • Develop and implement quality control processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Identify and address quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product quality and production processes.
  • Conduct regular audits and inspections to maintain quality assurance.
  • Maintain and manage quality documentation and reports.
  • Provide training and guidance to staff on quality standards and procedures.
  • Work with suppliers to ensure materials meet quality requirements.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering and manufacturing department.



MPI 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.

MPI 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.

The Successful Applicant

  • 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

What's on Offer

    • Salary typically between $70K-$90,00K depending on experience
    • Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
    • 401k with ~6% company match
    • PTO starting at 2 weeks, increasing to 3 week
Contact
Trevor Wojcik
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7046933

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Operations Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
St. Louis
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Trevor Wojcik
Job Reference
JN-062026-7046933