Manufacturing Quality Engineer
FC Industries Inc · Dayton, OH
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 22 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at FC Industries Inc (industrial) in Dayton, OH. Develop, implement, and maintain quality procedures for machining, fabrication, stamping, and assembly.
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, Control plans
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $90k–$130k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 45 quality engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 44 other live quality postings in Ohio.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 69%
- ✓ ISO 9001 53%
- ✓ PPAP 51%
- Supplier quality 47%
- ✓ FMEA 42%
- ✓ APQP 38%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for CAPA, Stamping, 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 FC Industries Inc
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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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Full description from FC Industries IncAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Develop, implement, and maintain quality procedures for machining, fabrication, stamping, and assembly.
- ◆Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for internal and customer quality issues.
- ◆Conduct inspections, capability studies, and measurement system analysis on metal components.
- ◆Lead PPAP, control plans, FMEA, and other APQP activities for new and existing products.
- ◆Collaborate with production, engineering, and suppliers to improve processes and reduce defects.
- ◆Analyze quality data, prepare reports, and present findings to management and customers.
- ◆Support compliance with ISO and customer quality standards and documentation requirements.
- ◆Train operators and technicians on quality standards, procedures, and inspection methods.
Required Skills
- ✓Quality engineering
- ✓Root cause analysis
- ✓Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- ✓Statistical process control (SPC)
- ✓GD&TPPAP/APQPFMEAISO 9001 or similar QMSMeasurement systems analysis (MSA)
- ✓Blueprint and technical drawing interpretation
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FC Industries Inc. in Dayton, OH is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure consistent, high-precision metal components across machining, fabrication, stamping, and assembly. In this family-owned, team-oriented environment, you'll maintain and improve quality systems, lead root cause and corrective actions, and support ISO and customer requirements. Partner closely with production and engineering, analyze quality data, and drive continuous improvement. Enjoy a stable, growth-focused company, modern equipment, and clear advancement opportunities while honing craftsmanship and technical expertise.