We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, consistency, and excellence of our precious metals manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on, onsite position for someone who thrives on the factory floor, values both technical rigor and aesthetics, and wants to make a visible impact on product quality and process performance.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to improve yields, reduce waste, support new product launches, and uphold the high standards our customers expect.

What You’ll Do

Develop, implement, and continuously improve quality assurance processes for precious metals manufacturing
Inspect in-process materials and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications, tolerances, and aesthetic standards
Monitor production processes and identify opportunities for quality and efficiency improvements
Lead root cause analysis and drive effective corrective and preventative actions (CAPA)
Conduct internal audits and supplier audits, including ethical sourcing compliance
Maintain accurate and thorough quality documentation, including inspection reports, control plans, and certifications
Use precision measurement tools for dimensional and visual inspections
Support new product development by defining quality requirements and validation protocols
Train and coach production teams on quality standards, proper handling of precious metals, and best practices
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies (DMAIC) to reduce waste and improve throughput
Review, certify, and monitor key Customer Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) requirements, ensuring measurement systems are capable and reliable

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and hands-on factory floor experience
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems
Proficiency with quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions
High attention to detail with an appreciation for craftsmanship and aesthetics

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with precious metals, jewelry, or luxury goods manufacturing
CQE and/or Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
Strong statistical analysis skills
Experience with SolidWorks and/or Minitab

Work Environment

This role operates in an active manufacturing facility and may involve exposure to loud noise, fluctuating temperatures, and moving machinery. PPE is required. Physical activity includes walking throughout the facility, standing for extended periods, and occasional lifting.

What we offer:

80 hours of paid holiday time per year
80 hours paid vacation to start
Paid personal days
Paid Parental Leave
40 hours paid sick leave per year
401(k) Plan with a company match
Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Company paid life insurance
Company paid long-term disability plan
Corporate discount program
Annual incentive bonus program

LeachGarner offers the industry's most comprehensive melt to market precious metal products and technical expertise. As a leader in precious metals processing, LeachGarner continually evolves to meet the challenges of evergreen markets and strives to exceed expectations for reliability, quality and innovation by an unwavering commitment of integrity.

LeachGarner specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of precious metals in the form of sheet, wire, fancy wire, tubing, fancy tubing, casting grain, findings and chain specific to customer’s needs.

We are committed to bringing responsible and compliant manufacturing to all facilities regardless of geographical location while leveraging our global reach to serve our customers by providing quick-to-market and market-oriented products.

LeachGarner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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