Quality Engineer

Advanced Drainage Systems

EEO Statement:

Advanced Drainage Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Quality Engineer

US-OH-New Miami

Job ID: 2026-21143
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Findlay & New Miami MTO
Advanced Drainage Systems

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.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly-skilled, team-oriented quality engineer to join our growing company. In this position, the quality engineer assures our high level of quality is being maintained. The quality engineer monitors, inspects, and evaluates parts and equipment while complying with applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications.

 

The quality engineer is technical support for our machine shops and engineering team.  They will work closely with these teams to develop and maintain quality standards, work instructions, checklists, and standard operating procedures. Moreover, they assure technicians have the appropriate documentation to meet current standards in place and support continuous improvement activities.

 

Primary Job Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Perform part inspections of machine components
• Maintain inspection sheets and ensure technicians have correct information (drawings, check sheets, write up forms)
• Determines whether tests results are acceptable or not. Communicate those results and hold equipment as necessary
• Check and determine corrective actions for outgoing products
• Analyze plant complaints and work with the team to provide root cause analysis
• Make simple drawing edits (Autocad, Inventor)
• Perform basic maintenance on lab equipment
• Assist in developing quality control procedures and practices
• Final sign off and tagging of equipment prior to shipment
• Develop and maintain work instructions for repairs
• Support engineering projects as required
• Other job duties as assigned by supervisor

 

Job Skills:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• Advanced math skills
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, and other measuring equipment
• Good decision making skills
• Problem solving skills / Root cause analysis experience (5 Why, A3, 8D)
• Teamwork experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, etc)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Small project management

 

Educational Requirements:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.

 

Preferred Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in Quality Control and/or Continuous Improvement
• Six Sigma Green Belt is preferred, but not required
• Polyworks

 

Physical Requirements:

• Able to travel up to 15%
• Able to lift 50 lbs

 

Leadership Competencies



EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO StatementADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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