Quality Engineer 2nd Shift

GTI Fabrication
Goodyear, AZ
Role Title: Quality Engineer

Reports To: Quality Manager

  • This role will be for second shift Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-12am*
  • This role will be local in AZ only - This is not a remote position. Candidate must be able to work onsite in Goodyear AZ*

Role Summary

The Quality Engineer aligns quality initiatives with GTI’s strategic objectives and ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements. This role ensures quality processes are defined, implemented, monitored, and continually improved to meet customer, regulatory, and business requirements. The Quality Engineer applies risk-based thinking, drives Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA), and uses data-driven insights to improve operational performance, reduce risk, and protect the GTI brand.

Core Responsibilities

  • Support QMS effectiveness by monitoring, analyzing, and improving assigned quality and production processes in alignment with ISO 9001 requirements.
  • Provide real-time analytics and data insights to support informed, risk-based decision-making.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards, K PIs, and trend analyses used for operational reviews and Management Review inputs.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks within production and support processes using documented risk tools (e.g., PFMEA, risk registers, control plans).
  • Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Plans and control strategies based on customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
  • Drive Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA), ensuring actions are implemented, documented, and verified for effectiveness.
  • Ensure Quality Assurance through defect prevention via standardization, training support, process validation, and built-in quality methods.
  • Implement Quality Control activities to detect nonconforming outputs through inspections, testing, monitoring, and final verification.
  • Support control of nonconforming outputs, including MRB participation, rework verification, and disposition documentation.
  • Support internal audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities related to assigned processes.
  • Maintain quality-related documented information and records to ensure traceability, data integrity, and audit readiness.
  • Escalate quality risks, systemic issues, or compliance concerns to Quality leadership as appropriate.

K ey Deliverables

  • Documented Quality Plans and Control Plans aligned with customer, regulatory, and ISO 9001 requirements.
  • Risk assessments and mitigation actions for production, process, and change activities.
  • RCCA documentation with verified effectiveness and trend analysis.
  • K PI dashboards and quality performance reports supporting operational and Management Reviews.
  • Inspection, test, nonconformance, and verification records demonstrating product conformity.

Decision-Making Authority

  • Review and approval of deviation requests in accordance with established procedures.
  • Definition, improvement, and optimization of quality measurement and monitoring systems within assigned scope.
  • Authority to stop or escalate production or process issues that may impact product conformity, safety, or compliance.

K ey Cross-Functional Interactions

  • Safety: Policy alignment, training support, and reduction of safety-related risks.
  • Production: RCCA, Quality Control activities, Quality Audits, MRB participation, rework verification, and process support.
  • Engineering: Process improvement initiatives, change management support, and waste elimination.
  • Supply Chain: Material availability, material conformity, clear-to-build status, and escalation of supply-related outages.
  • Purchasing: Supplier quality issues, cost recovery, vendor credits, and coordination of quality-related payment concerns.
  • Business Unit Managers / Program Managers (BUMs/PMs): Project tracking, customer quality performance reporting, and issue escalation.
  • Human Resources: Coordination related to training records, payroll impacts tied to quality activities, and benefits accounting as applicable.

Success Metrics

The effectiveness of the Quality Engineer role will be measured using the following metrics:

  • Quality Defect Rates
    • Internal defect rates (scrap, rework, first-pass yield)
    • External defect rates (customer complaints, returns, warranty)
  • Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
    • Scrap, rework, concessions, warranty, and recovery costs
    • Demonstrated reduction or control of COPQ through corrective actions
  • Customer Quality Performance
    • Customer quality metrics (PPM, scorecards, complaints)
    • Timeliness and quality of customer responses and corrective actions
  • Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) Performance
    • Timeliness of issue reporting
    • On-time closure of corrective actions
    • Verification of corrective action effectiveness
  • Audit Schedule and Compliance
    • Adherence to internal and external audit schedules
    • Timely response and closure of audit findings
Sustained compliance with ISO 9001 and applicable customer or regulatory requirements
Posted 2026-03-11

Recommended Jobs

Permit Manager

Jacuzzi Group
Phoenix, AZ

Founded in 1956, the Jacuzzi® Brand has grown to become the modern-day Jacuzzi Group -- the premier manufacturer of functional products for the home and outdoor space found in more than 60 countries.…

View Details
Posted 2025-04-18

Administrative Assistant

SGS Consulting
Arizona

Job Responsibilities: Supporting approximately 500-person org. Manage executive calendar, assist in planning internal meetings, and external engagements. Make travel arrangements and prepare…

View Details
Posted 2025-12-02

Director of Southern U.S Business Development

Bristol Global Mobility
Phoenix, AZ

Position Summary: The Director of of Southern U.S. Business Development is responsible for driving new client acquisition and expanding Bristol’s presence within a defined territory. This role l…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-15

Agile Delivery Manager

Phoenix, AZ

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Agile Delivery Manager for a hybrid role in Phoenix, AZ (local candidates only). Senior Manager, Agile Delivery Summary: An established, growing company in the …

View Details
Posted 2026-03-11

Refrigeration Start-up Technician - Commercial & Industrial

CoolSys
Phoenix, AZ

Overview: WHY COOLSYS? At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job—we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees. No wonder Newsweek named CoolSys one of America’s Gr…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-11

European Automotive Technician/Mechanic

European Auto Tech
Tucson, AZ

European Auto Tech is seeking a skilled European Automotive Technician to join our growing team! If you’re dependable, experienced, and take pride in delivering quality work, this is a great opportun…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-14

Entry-Level Caregiver — Surprise, AZ

Adultcare Assistance Homecare
Surprise, AZ

Adultcare Assistance Homecare Be Independent, Without Being Alone &##128205; Surprise, AZ 85374 · &##128197; Posted 2026-03-12 · &##127970; Adultcare Assistance Homecare &##128176; Pay: $17 – $2…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-12

Sales Executive Group Benefits - Stop Loss Small Market - Arizona

Nationwide
Scottsdale, AZ

Are you passionate about being part of a team that delivers extraordinary care to help individuals and businesses prepare for and protect their future? If so, then Nationwide Financial could be the p…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-28