Quality Assurance Engineer

The Quality Assurance Engineer I supports the Quality organization by assisting with quality planning, inspection support, data analysis, and documentation across manufacturing or operational environments. The role is developmental and builds a strong foundation in quality systems, standards, and engineering discipline.

This position typically reports to a Quality Assurance Engineer II, Senior Quality Engineer, Quality Manager, or Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Engineering Support

Support implementation of quality assurance activities for products or processes

Assist with inspection, testing, and verification of materials or products

Help ensure adherence to quality specifications, standards, and work instructions

Inspection, Testing & Data Collection

Support incoming, in‑process, and final inspection activities

Collect and record quality data accurately

Assist with basic measurement, testing, and evaluation activities

Documentation & Quality Records

Prepare and maintain quality documentation such as inspection records, reports, and logs

Ensure quality records are complete, accurate, and properly retained

Support audit readiness through disciplined documentation practices

Nonconformance & Corrective Action Support

Assist with documenting nonconformances and quality issues

Support root‑cause analysis and corrective action activities

Track corrective actions and verify completion as directed

Process & Product Monitoring

Monitor process performance and quality metrics

Assist with identifying trends or deviations from specifications

Escalate quality risks or issues under guidance

Compliance & Standards Awareness

Follow internal quality systems, procedures, and control plans

Support compliance with customer, regulatory, or industry standards (e.g., ISO, IATF, AS, FDA environments as applicable)

Learn applicable quality and compliance requirements

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Work with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams

Support communication of quality requirements and findings

Participate in quality meetings or reviews as assigned

Continuous Improvement & Learning

Learn quality tools such as SPC, basic FMEA concepts, and process capability

Participate in continuous improvement or problem‑solving activities

Develop foundational quality engineering and analytical skills

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field required

Entry‑level role; typically 0–2 years of experience, including internships or co‑ops in quality, manufacturing, or engineering roles

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Foundational understanding of engineering and quality principles

Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Basic analytical and problem‑solving skills

Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and procedures

Proficiency with basic computer tools (spreadsheets, documents)

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Strong willingness to learn quality systems and standards

Organizational Impact

• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within job area with indirect impact on departmental or job family results, using basic technical principles

• Entry-level technical contributor; follows standard processes and works under supervision

• Failure to achieve results typically requires allocation of additional resources and may result in additional financial expense

• Work is defined by others within smaller, less complex projects/assignments and generally more limited in scope

Communication & Influence

• Communicates with contacts typically within the team on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring some explanation or interpretation in order to reach agreement

Innovation & Complexity

• May be responsible for contributing to recommended enhancements in technical/business systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness within job area

• Problems are routine, drawing from standard procedures and basic analysis, but may require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures

Leadership & Talent Management

• N/A – Jobs at this level are focused on self-development

Knowledge & Experience

• Requires understanding of basic context of technical and business environment, typically obtained through advanced education; may have limited to no experience