Quality Engineer Assistant / Apprentice

Role details

First Shift: 7:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday

This is an entry-level, salary position. All training will be provided. No experience necessary. Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

We are looking for a Quality Engineer Assistant or Apprentice to support senior quality engineering and production, and quality assurance teams by ensuring products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. This is an entry-level position focusing on hands-on inspections, documentation, and assisting with continuous improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

Inspections and Testing: Perform pre-production, in-process, incoming, or final inspections using various methods and instruments, and conduct product tests to check for defects.

Documentation: Maintain quality records, generate reports, document non-conformances, and update quality documentation.

Process Improvement: Assist in identifying opportunities for improvement, Corrective & Preventive Action implementation, and root cause analysis.

Production Support: Support production teams with troubleshooting, defect resolution, and ensuring adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and Customer Specific Requirements.

Auditing: Participate in internal quality audits and support external and customer audits.

Data Analysis: Use statistical tools to help analyze manufacturing data and monitor quality trends.

Qualifications and Skills Required

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing) or relevant field. Apprenticeships may accept technical diplomas or relevant work experience.

Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g. ISO 9001, IATF 16949), measurement tools, and ability to read technical drawings, blueprints, etc.

Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, good communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment.

Software Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with quality management software is preferred.

This specific position is open to an Apprenticeship, which would focus on shadowing a senior engineer who provides mentorship for a period of 6-12 months. Additionally, the position would offer the following:

On-the-Job Training

Learning Focus – Technical skills such as FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), SPC (Statistical Process Control), and APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning

Benefits:

Once the 90-day probationary period is complete, the company offers the following benefits:

40 Hours of PTO (pro-rated based on the date of hire)

24 Hours of Sick Time (pro-rated based on the date of hire)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Life, both company-sponsored and employee-paid

Accidental Death

Ancillary Coverages

After one year in service:

401K

80 Hours of Paid Time Off

24 Hours of Sick Time

If you are interested, please complete the online application, upload your resume, or email your resume to hr@tomsmithindustries.com, or complete an application in person at our facility located at 500 Smith Drive, Englewood, Ohio 45315.

About Tom Smith Industries Inc

TSI is a third-generation, woman-owned plastic injection molding company rooted in a legacy of integrity, innovation, and enduring partnerships. ” That philosophy continues to guide our work today as we deliver precision-molded components and assemblies to leading OEMs across the automotive, heavy truck, military, and industrial sectors. As a family-led company with deep roots and forward-looking leadership, we combine decades of hands-on experience with the agility and innovation needed to meet today’s toughest manufacturing challenges.

We maintain certifications in ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, and ISO 14001:2015, ensuring rigorous quality management, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement across all operations.