Quality Engineer

**Quality Engineer** Location: 365 Haacke Drive, Chestertown, MD 21620 Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday Salary Range: $60-$80k per year **Make the Right Connection—Build Your Career with Dixon!** **The Dixon Group is seeking a Quality Engineer to join their Boss Division in Chestertown, MD!** This is a high visibility role for a technical problem-solver who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment. You will lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA), manager inspection systems, and drive continuous improvement projects that directly impact our bottom line. **At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.** **What You'll Do:** - Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards for the Boss Division to ensure 100% customer satisfaction and adherence specifications. - Lead cross-functional investigations into internal and external non-conformances. - Utilize 5-Why, Fishbone, or 8D methodologies to identify the "source" of failures and implement permanent corrective actions. - Manage improvement projects (Lean/Six Sigma) to reduce scrap, rework, and manufacturing variances. - Monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Author and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and standard work documents within the - Quality Document Control System to ensure manufacturing consistency. - Conduct internal audits of work procedures to ensure compliance. - Communicate technical non-conformances to suppliers and internal production teams, following up to verify that process adjustments are effective. - Inspect and approve incoming materials, in-process production, and finished goods against engineering drawings and specifications. - Communicate nonconformances to affected parties and lead the initiative for corrections. - Issue Corrective Actions where appropriate. Manage containment efforts where needed for non-conforming products. - Manage all production gauges; recommending gauges for new parts and keeping existing gauges calibrated - Serve as a technical subject matter expert, educating and training floor personnel on quality best practices, blueprint reading, and measurement techniques **What We're Looking For:** - Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related science required. Greenbelt certification, ASQ Certified - 2–3 years of experience in a quality, inspection, engineering or manufacturing role. - Quality Engineer (CQE) or Inspector (CQI) preferred. - Experience with quality and measurement systems is required. - Knowledge of quality systems and procedures - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. - Statistical Process Control (SPC): Experience using tools like Minitab or Excel to analyze process capability - Root Cause Analysis: Proficiency in 5-Why, Fishbone (Ishikawa), or 8D methodologies. - Strong working knowledge of mechanical measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges and thread gauges. - Familiarity with engineering drawings, blueprints, and industry specifications such as ANSI, ASTM, API and 3A. - Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and communication skills **What We Offer:** - Competitive pay with shift premium - Bonus and incentive programs - Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family - 401K retirement plan - Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities - Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO - Gym reimbursements, and more! **Who We Are:** The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and c…