Engineer Quality
Advanced Drainage Systems · New Miami, OH
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Advanced Drainage Systems (industrial) in New Miami, OH. To Provide technical support to manufacturing, engineering and Sales and Marketing departments regarding quality issues.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- SPC, FMEA, DOE
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $90k–$130k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 68 quality engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 67 other live quality postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $90k–$130k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 63%
- PPAP 47%
- ✓ FMEA 44%
- ISO 9001 44%
- Supplier quality 43%
- ✓ SPC 37%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for DOE, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Advanced Drainage Systems
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Send a short, curious note
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Advanced Drainage Systems in New Miami
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Full description from Advanced Drainage SystemsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
To Provide technical support to manufacturing, engineering and Sales and Marketing departments regarding quality issues. The quality tools of Pareto analysis, problem solving, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Statistical Quality Control (SQC), Design of Experiments (DOE), process mapping, Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) and others will be used by the Quality Engineer to help solve problems and improve the company’s business.
Primary Job
Responsibilities
The
Requirements
- ✓College graduate with engineering degree
- ✓Willing to consider additional formal training as required.
Preferred Experience
- ✓Quality inspection, plastics processing
Physical
Requirements
- ✓Able to lift 50 lbs consistently
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Overview
Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.
of this position include, but are not limited to
- •Perform gauge R & R studies
- •Determines whether tests results are acceptable or not. Communicates results to plants.
- •Perform product capability studies
- •Perform basic maintenance on lab equipment
- •Analyze customer complaints and provide report
- •Perform gage calibrations
- •Analyze competitor samples and provide report
- •Prepare raw material and finish products for testing
- •Assist in developing and writing lab and quality control procedures
- •Engineering support projects as required
- •Maintain clean work area
- •Other job duties as assigned by supervisor
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge
- •Advanced math skills
- •Good decision making skills
- •Problem solving skills
- •Team working experience
- •Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, etc)
- •Good verbal and written communication skills
- •Willing to travel for QA audits if required
Company Benefits
Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.
Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.
- •100% paid by ADS.
Why Join ADS?
Growth Opportunities & Global Presence: With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.
Inclusive and Creative Work Culture: ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance. Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success.
Innovative & Sustainability Focused: Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.
Learn More: https://www.adspipe.com/about-us
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