Quality Engineer

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Quality Engineer – Manufacturing & Industrial Equipment to join their team. This is a highly visible role where you will serve as a key bridge between customers, suppliers, and internal operations, ensuring quality excellence across the full product lifecycle. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment, enjoys working on the floor as much as engaging with customers, and wants to make a tangible impact on both product quality and customer satisfaction.Key Responsibilities:Customer-Facing Quality Leadership:Serve as the primary point of contact for customer quality concerns, driving timely resolution and maintaining strong client relationships.Travel to customer sites as needed to investigate issues, validate corrective actions, and support ongoing partnerships.Communicate technical quality updates clearly to both internal and external stakeholders.Supplier & Field Quality Management:Lead supplier quality initiatives, including issuing and managing non-conformances and driving corrective actions.Partner directly with domestic and international suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve performance.Support new product introduction efforts by ensuring supplier readiness and compliance with quality expectations.Hands-On Quality & Operations Support:Actively engage on the shop floor and within warehouse operations to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve quality issues.Oversee non-conforming material processes, including quarantine, documentation, and disposition.Collaborate with logistics and supply chain teams to ensure quality standards are maintained throughout receiving, handling, and delivery processes.Continuous Improvement & Reporting:Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions to improve product and process performance.Track and report key quality metrics, trends, and improvement opportunities.Contribute to cross-functional initiatives focused on operational excellence and process optimization.Qualifications and Skills:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline.Experience in a quality engineering role within manufacturing, industrial equipment, or heavy machinery environments.Strong working knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001) and core quality tools (NCR, CAPA, root cause analysis).Proven ability to operate in a customer-facing role, balancing technical expertise with strong communication skills.Comfortable working in a hands-on environment, including warehouse, production, or field settings.Ability to travel occasionally for customer and supplier interactions.Background supporting construction equipment, machinery, or metal-based manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, assembly, finishing, etc.).Exposure to global supply chains and international supplier collaboration.Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.Compensation Range: $90,000 - $100,000Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.If you are a passionate Quality Engineer looking for a new and rewarding career, please apply today! You don't want to miss out on this opportunity!LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel free to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn't a perfect match.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit