[Remote] Manufacturing Engineer / Quality Enginee
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BoxHouse designs and delivers innovative, high-quality products through a global manufacturing network. The Manufacturing Engineer / Quality Engineer will ensure manufacturing excellence and product quality across China-based suppliers by leading process development, quality planning, supplier audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Support new product introduction (NPI) from prototype through mass production at overseas factories
- Review and approve manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions
- Conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews with suppliers
- Identify process risks and implement corrective actions to improve yield, efficiency, and throughput
- Support capacity planning, line balancing, and production ramp-up activities
- Develop and implement quality plans including control plans, PFMEA, inspection criteria, and test protocols
- Define and enforce incoming, in-process, and final inspection standards
- Lead root cause analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
- Manage supplier quality issues, deviations, and non-conformances
- Conduct supplier audits and ongoing performance assessments
- Support PPAP / FAI approval processes as required
- Serve as the primary technical and quality interface between BoxHouse and overseas manufacturers
- Communicate expectations clearly and resolve issues quickly across language and cultural barriers
- Partner with design, sourcing, and operations teams to support product lifecycle improvements
- Provide clear reporting on quality metrics, risks, and corrective actions
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing and/or quality engineering
- Direct experience working with overseas (China) contract manufacturers
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and inspection methods
- Experience with NPI, production ramp-up, and supplier quality management
- Ability to travel internationally (China) as needed
- Hands-on problem solver with strong factory-floor presence
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Comfortable working independently in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Strong attention to detail balanced with a pragmatic, production-focused mindset
- Ability to build strong supplier relationships while enforcing standards
- Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or similar quality systems
- Familiarity with PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and control plans
- Experience in consumer products, building products, or engineered assemblies
- Mandarin language skills (not required, but a plus)
Benefits
- U.S.-based with periodic travel to China
- Full-Time
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