Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Quality Electrical Systems

Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Manufacturing

Full Time

Job Description

Quality Electrical Systems (QES) is a leading manufacturer of custom-engineered electrical distribution solutions, serving commercial, industrial, energy/infrastructure, and utility clients nationwide. Our product lines include low-, medium-, and high-voltage switchgear, power distribution centers (PDCs), E-Houses, motor control centers (MCCs), and variable frequency drive (VFD) systems.

We are committed to delivering high-quality, reliable products and continuously improving our manufacturing and quality systems. As we grow, we're looking for a proactive and skilled Quality Engineer to join our team.

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Position Overview

As a Quality Engineer at QES, you will help ensure our manufacturing processes consistently produce top-quality electrical systems and components. You’ll play a vital role bridging quality assurance and process engineering, using data analysis, quality tools, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement, process stability, and product excellence throughout production.

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Key Responsibilities

Lead continuous-improvement initiatives aimed at reducing defects, improving yield, and enhancing process performance — applying Lean, Six Sigma, or other structured methodologies.
Analyze production data to identify trends, root causes of defects, and opportunities for process and quality improvements.
Develop, implement, and maintain process control plans, PFMEAs, capability studies (Cp, Cpk), and other quality documentation to ensure stable and capable manufacturing processes.
Manage corrective and preventive action (CAPA) systems — drive root cause analysis, validate effectiveness of fixes, and implement long-term process or product improvements.
Collaborate with production, engineering, supply chain, and design teams to develop and qualify new or modified products/processes.
Support internal and external audits, help ensure compliance with quality-management standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and customer-specific requirements. Engineer Fix+2BPRHub+2
Mentor and support Quality Technicians and production operators in best practices for inspections, quality tools, and continuous improvement methods.
Act as a liaison between Quality and Engineering / Production for design changes, process validations, risk assessments, and nonconformance resolution.
Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings to evaluate nonconforming products, recommend dispositions, and implement data-driven corrective actions.

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Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline or equivalent applicable experience.
Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or process-engineering environment (ideally in an ISO 9001–certified organization). Indeed+1
Strong understanding of core quality tools and methodologies (FMEA/PFMEA, SPC, MSA, CAPA / 8D / Root Cause Analysis). Gridon Systems+2JRG Partners LLC+2
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other structured continuous-improvement frameworks is preferred. TimesPro+1
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, GD&T, schematics, bills of materials, and process specifications.
Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Minitab, or equivalent statistical software).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and present findings/recommendations clearly.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment with manufacturing equipment, electrical components, and standard safety protocols.

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Skills & Competencies

Data-driven mindset with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Ability to balance hands-on problem-solving and process troubleshooting with big-picture systems thinking.
Strong facilitation and mentoring skills — able to guide and support technicians and operators.
Effective cross-functional collaboration, conflict resolution, and change management.
Reliability, attention to detail, and dedication to quality and safety.

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Work Environment

Work will be based in a manufacturing facility producing electrical systems — switchgear, PDCs, E-Houses, and related products.
Exposure to production equipment, electrical components, and assembly/testing processes.
Typical schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (or standard business hours).

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Why QES?

Be part of a company that designs and builds custom electrical solutions across low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems — offering variety, challenge, and growth.
Work with skilled professionals in a collaborative, quality-driven culture that values continuous improvement and craftsmanship.
Contribute directly to products serving commercial, industrial, energy, utility, and infrastructure markets.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

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How to Apply

If you are a proactive Quality Engineer who’s ready to drive quality excellence and process improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment — we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and any relevant certifications or examples of past quality improvement projects via ZipRecruiter / our Careers page.

Company DescriptionQuality Electrical Systems is an electrical equipment manufacturer in West Jordan, UT. Our state-of-the-art facility has 350,000 square ft of manufacturing space and 75,000 square ft of inventory space. We’re an innovative company with countless years of combined experience in the industrial electrical industry. Our primary markets are data centers, oil/gas, water/wastewater, and mining and we have OEM manufacturing contracts with many major international manufactures such as GE/ABB, Yaskawa, Danfoss, TMEIC, and others. After 30 years of business, we now produce a wide variety of custom electrical products including Switchgear, E-Houses, VFD’s, and more that ship to customers worldwide. We are community driven and believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where employees can thrive and grow their careers with a team that delivers exceptional and quality results exceeding our customers' expectations.

Company Description

Quality Electrical Systems is an electrical equipment manufacturer in West Jordan, UT. Our state-of-the-art facility has 350,000 square ft of manufacturing space and 75,000 square ft of inventory space. We’re an innovative company with countless years of combined experience in the industrial electrical industry. Our primary markets are data centers, oil/gas, water/wastewater, and mining and we have OEM manufacturing contracts with many major international manufactures such as GE/ABB, Yaskawa, Danfoss, TMEIC, and others. After 30 years of business, we now produce a wide variety of custom electrical products including Switchgear, E-Houses, VFD’s, and more that ship to customers worldwide. We are community driven and believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where employees can thrive and grow their careers with a team that delivers exceptional and quality results exceeding our customers' expectations.