Quality Engineer

Come be an Employee-Owner of one of the nation’s largest producers of metal roofing and siding! We sell, manufacture, build, and distribute metal building components and packages. Since 1988 we’ve grown to over 13 locations nationwide. We make raving fans of our customers with our “right, on time, every time” commitment.
So, who are we looking for?

People who “Own It” – Commitment to the customer, the company, and each other:
You are customer-focused with an eye for detail.
You are reliable.

People who “Can Do” – Our Attitude:
You are an innovative thinker pursuing continuous improvement.
You embrace teamwork.
You want to positively make an impact and open to change.

People who “Act in Love” – Treats others with humility, respect, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.
You enjoy giving back to your community. We take great pride in the communities we live in, so we give back with our time and talents. Each year you can take paid time off to support a cause close to your heart.

And what will you do?

Summary:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products and processes meet internal and external quality standards. This role supports continuous improvement initiatives, challenges critical thinking, drives root cause analysis, and implements corrective actions across all manufacturing operations. The Quality Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliability, reduce waste, and maintain compliance with industry standards such as UL, IAS, FM, ICC-ES.

Core Functions:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control systems and inspection procedures.
• Conduct audits of manufacturing processes, materials, and finished goods to ensure compliance.
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify areas for improvement.
• Lead structured root cause analysis and corrective action processes for quality issues.
• Able to challenge critical thinking and develop problem solving capabilities across all levels of the organization.
• Support the development and execution of quality plans for new products and process changes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, and Operations to resolve quality concerns.
• Maintain quality documentation systems, including inspection records, test results, and audit findings.
• Train production staff on quality standards, procedures, and tools.
• Participate in supplier quality assessments and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer-specific requirements.

Performs other duties and activities related to the department as necessary to support overall operations and responsibilities, even if not specifically listed above.

Key Measures of Success:

• Must be able to handle multiple projects while maintaining accuracy, detail, and timeliness.
• Understands and applies the “Right. On Time. Every Time.” mindset with external and internal customer relationships. Able to solve problems and prevent reoccurrence through detection, communication, analysis, verification, and exchange of lessons learned/best practices. Coach others on mindset, tools, and methodologies.
• Able to recognize and systemically eliminate waste in all processes. Able to define and apply processes and standards.
• Possess strong understanding of manufacturing computer systems, engineering design tools, and lean manufacturing tools.
• Consistently exhibits and displays the company’s values of “Own It. Can Do. Act in Love.”
  • Own It – Commitment to customer, company, and each other.
  • Can Do – Team Player, Open to Change, & Pursuing continuous improvement.
  • Act in Love – Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.
  
  

Education & Experience:

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools (e.g., FMEA, SPC, 5 Why).
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Preferred:

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality role.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AC472, and other relevant standards.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Work is performed in an office environment. This role will routinely utilize standard office equipment to perform the core functions listed in this job description. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies as well as communicate verbally and electronically. The work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive reading to perform the core functions listed in this job description. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud and in a non-temperature-controlled environment. While performing the core function of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, and required to lift to 35 lbs. This position is primarily working around machinery with moving parts, working around moving objects or vehicles. The employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach/pull/push/grab with hands and arms, kneel, and crouch, twist and bend. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or crawl.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform core functions.

Travel

This position requires up to 50% of traveling in a year.

Benefits Offered:
At Central States, we are an ESOP. That means each one of our employees is an owner of the company and receives an allocation of stock every year. This allows all our employees to share in the wealth and success of the company. We also offer:

• 401K Match
• Education assistance available – Up to $5,250 each year
• Profit-Sharing bonus or own it bonus
• Medical – 100% employer-paid coverage available
• Dental
• Vision
• Holiday pay
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program providing Confidential Emotional Support, Work and Lifestyle
• Support, Legal Guidance, Financial Resources and Digital Support
• Care Guides to help employees navigate the complex healthcare system\
• Life insurance – 1.5x annual salary – 100% employer paid
• Wellness Program – earn up to $1,200 annually when enrolling in a medical plan!
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability – 100% employer paid
• Performance based merit increases
• SHINE program – Employee Financial Assistance and Dependent Scholarships!

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Education

Required

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer
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