Quanex IG is looking for a Quality Engineer to join our team located in Cambridge, OH.
The Quality Engineer assists with the development and implementation of quality assurance programs under ISO 9000 guidelines. Work under general supervision and responsible for quality assurance training, managing, and maintaining the location’s ISO 9000 system. Will conduct internal and supplier audits and providing work direction to Q.A. Lab personnel. Works closely with suppliers to ensure the reliability of products and conformance requirements. Primary liaison between customers, or suppliers, and Quanex on quality-related issues.
We Offer You!
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus Potential
- 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
- 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Various Work Schedules
- Tuition support for degree and continuous education
- Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment
What's Attractive about the Quality Engineer?
- Supportive and collaborative culture
- Ongoing interaction with multiple levels of the organization
- Tenured team of leaders and peers to provide support and training.
- Small community atmosphere where a leader can make an impact.
- Knowledgeable and motivated team members
What Success Looks Like:
- Works with operations, manufacturing and product engineering, suppliers, and customers to develop quality standards and specifications that can be economically maintained to ensure product acceptability.
- Visit customers on a routine or emergency basis to resolve quality issues and verify supplier quality systems on the production floor.
- Prepare written reports of supplier quality audits.
- Develop, maintain, and track supplier quality audit materials, and supplier quality metrics.
- Assure accuracy of quality documentation including hold tags, inspection reports, data collection, supplier inspection reports and test reports.
- Administer divisional ISO training and certification process to ensure everyone within the internal auditing process is qualified.
- Assures that all products and services conform to specified requirements and are made in accordance with the ISO 9001 quality management system.
- Assures that the documentation required by the ISO9000 quality system is kept current and all procedures and documents are properly controlled.
- Lead Cross-Functional Teams in problem solving sessions to establish definitive root cause and effective corrective actions for both internal and supplier quality issues.
- Perform all inspection tasks in emergency, temporary absences, or other appropriate circumstances.
- Work within the Quality Group of the Operations Department. While primarily focused on the quality of finished products, there is considerable involvement with the quality of incoming materials and the Quanex I. G. Systems ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 systems.
- Travel as needed to various company facilities.
Your Credentials:
- 5-7 years related experience in a Quality position within a manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor’s Degree in the Engineering or related discipline.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Strong mathematical background is required to compile statistical data.
- Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 9001 and Lean Six Sigma
- Experience in using MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Salary Range: $56,500 to $75,000 commensurate with experience and bonus potential
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Cambridge, OH
About Quanex, A Part of Something BiggerSM
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.
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Skills Required
- 5-7 years related experience in a Quality position within a manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's Degree in the Engineering or related discipline
- Strong mathematical background to compile statistical data
- Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 9001 and Lean Six Sigma
- Experience in using MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage includes two PPO options with in‑network preventive care fully covered, plus dental and vision, indicating a robust core offering. Surgery support services and first‑month eligibility further reinforce access and breadth.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer match is available, with site‑specific formulas that employees can verify. Company‑paid life and disability bolster long‑term financial security alongside retirement savings.
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What We Do
At Quanex (NYSE: NX), we are a global manufacturing company serving OEMs across fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, and outdoor living markets. From iconic skylines to everyday homes, our components enhance the comfort, sustainability, security, and aesthetics of spaces worldwide. Our Business Segments: • Extruded Solutions: Delivering high-performance profiles and materials for windows, doors, and architectural products. • Hardware Solutions: Providing advanced components that enhance functionality, security, and efficiency. • Custom Solutions: Offering tailored products and services designed to meet unique customer needs and complex applications. Our Commitment: • Innovating to enhance product performance and sustainability. • Helping customers achieve greater production efficiency. • Supporting the communities where we live and work. • Delivering long-term value to our shareholders. • Empowering our employees to learn, grow, and thrive. We are A Part of Something Bigger.
