Manufacturing Quality Engineer

The Weir Group PLC

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Material Science, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
  • 3+ years of industrial/manufacturing engineering experience in a production-based environment, preferably foundry or heavy manufacturing.
  • Proficiency in process controls, control plans, root cause analysis, and data analytics.
  • Experience with ISO compliance systems and quality assurance programs.

Responsibilities

  • Own process control system issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Conduct inspections, audits, and root cause analyses to drive continuous improvement.
  • Lead initiatives to reduce process variation and improve quality control methods.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions and process qualifications.
  • Create and maintain accurate technical documentation for manufacturing procedures and work instructions.
  • Ensure ERP data accuracy for Bills of Materials (BOM) and Routings.
  • Coordinate and document manufacturing trials, ensuring post-launch targets are met.
  • Commit to zero harm behaviors to support a world-class safety culture.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Career development and learning support
  • Access to global inclusion networks
  • Regional and team-specific benefits
  • Sharebuilder scheme
  • Wellness support for you and your family
  • Collaboration with global teams
  • Study support
Full Job Description
Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Location Newton, MS
Work Arrangement Onsite

What you'll do
Process Control & Improvement: Take ownership of process control system issues, develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and verify their effectiveness to ensure consistent quality and operational stability.
Quality Assurance & Audits: Conduct inspections, audits, defect analysis, and root cause investigations using systematic problem-solving tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone, and PDCA to drive continuous improvement.
Process Variation Reduction: Lead initiatives to reduce process variation by defining and implementing key strategies that improve quality control methods, reduce risks, and meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with design engineering, manufacturing operations, technical teams, plant scheduling, and development center teams to support new product introductions, foundry tooling development, and process qualification activities.
Technical Documentation: Create and maintain clear, accurate technical documentation including procedures, work instructions, and user guides, ensuring all manufacturing instructions and specifications are up to date.
Data Integrity & ERP Management: Maintain full ownership of ERP data accuracy for Bills of Materials (BOM) and Routings, coordinating timely and precise data entry to support manufacturing processes.
Manufacturing Trials & Validation: Coordinate, witness, and document manufacturing trials, reporting results and supporting the transition of products and tooling from development into production, ensuring post-launch targets are met.
Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
Travel: Minimal travel may be required to other sites.

What you'll bring

Must-haves:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Material Science, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of industrial/manufacturing engineering experience in a production-based environment, preferably foundry or heavy manufacturing.
• Proficiency in process controls, control plans, root cause analysis, and data analytics with demonstrated ability to lead problem-solving teams.
• Experience with ISO compliance systems and quality assurance programs.

Nice-to-haves:
• Familiarity with foundry casting processes and 3D CAD/casting simulation tools.
• Experience with industrial controls and technology systems.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to multitask and influence change in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Benefits
• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support

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