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ADB Safegate

Location:
United States, Columbus

Category:
Quality Control

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Job Description:

The Quality Control Engineer addresses and resolves quality issues through timely response and appropriate actions which meet the customers’ requirements and/or exceed the customers’ expectations. This role may travel to the field to resolve customer/vendor quality issues. This role also identifies opportunities to prevent quality/defect recurrence by assisting with resolutions within the ABD SAFEGATE and its supply chain or through engineering design improvements.

Job Responsibility:

Act as the frontline investigator for production and field quality issues: collect data, replicate failures, perform hands on testing and inspection, and lead containment and corrective action
Own root cause analysis activities and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to closure with verification of effectiveness
Work side by side with production associates to identify nonconformance, implement containment and train operators to prevent recurrence
Establish, perform, and improve incoming inspection procedures
receive and disposition nonconforming incoming materials
Maintain and control calibration records for inspection/test equipment and ensure measurement traceability
Collect and analyze quality data (defect rates, scrap/rework, yield, process capability)
generate actionable reports and present trends to stakeholders
Lead or participate in productivity and quality improvement projects (DOE, Kaizen, Lean, SPC), and support engineering design improvements to enhance manufacturability and robustness
Support internal and external audits as required

Requirements:

BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related) or equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years of hands on manufacturing Quality experience (in line production support, troubleshooting, or test engineering)
Demonstrated experience performing root cause analysis and driving CAPA to completion
Proficient in data analysis and statistical methods (SPC, capability studies, Gage R&R)
Working knowledge of ISO9001 quality systems
Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly drawings, and process documents
Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Comfortable working on the production floor, hands on troubleshooting of electrical/mechanical assemblies, and traveling to customer sites when needed
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have:

Experience with DOE/Minitab
Experience with AS9100 or IATF 16949
Familiarity with quality management systems / ERP/QMS software
Practical, investigative mindset with persistence to follow problems to root cause
Strong interpersonal skills
coachable and able to give clear explanations to production staff
Experience in aviation, defense, or automotive

What we offer:

A dynamic and challenging environment that encourages growth and learning
Opportunities to shape the future of our industry and make a significant impact on our company's business
A collaborative culture that values innovation, integrity, and inclusivity
Competitive compensation packages, including health benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 05, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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