Quality Engineer (Eastlake, OH)

Quality Engineer

Emerging from MIT, Poly6 is an exciting, innovative manufacturing company that specializes in the development and production of advanced additive manufacturing and ceramic components for aerospace turbomachinery.

We deliver high-performance products that meet the rigorous demands of quality, durability, and precision required for next-generation turbine engines while helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

At Poly6, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team to solve problems in one of the world's most complex engineering sectors: aviation.

What we Offer:


* Weekly Pay for Hourly Employees


* Comprehensive Benefit Plans


* Quarterly Bonus Opportunity


* 401k with Company Match


* Emphasis on Employee Engagement


* Paid Holidays and Vacation Time


* Tuition Reimbursement


* Opportunities for Advancement

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Director, Head of Quality - Burlington, this his dual-role position combines front-line leadership of Quality Control (QC) for fired ceramic cores used in investment casting of aircraft engines, with broader Quality Management System (QMS) engineering responsibilities.

The individual will supervise and support QC operations at Cleveland site, while also driving QMS compliance, improvement, and effectiveness in line with aerospace and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will be a disciplined, structured leader who can hold teams accountable, coordinate QC consistency across sites, and implement continuous improvement initiatives that sustain operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:


* Lead and supervise QC operations at Cleveland sites, ensuring cohesive work prioritization, shift coverage, and consistent performance.


* Actively monitor workloads, balance resources across sites and shifts, and pitch in with QC tasks when necessary to maintain throughput and on-time inspection.


* Track, report, and act on QC metrics (yield, defect rates, rework, turnaround time).


* Set daily and weekly QC priorities aligned with shipment goals: attend planning meetings (T3), provide QC needs to Operations/Product Engineering, and communicate goals clearly to QC teams.


* Establish and maintain clear expectations for QC personnel, review performance regularly, and implement corrective actions as needed.


* Lead the continuous improvement of the Level 1 / Level 2 / Level 3 qualification program for QC technicians through structured training, periodic skill evaluations, and advancement opportunities.


* Ensure consistency of inspection methods, decision-making, and documentation across all QC personnel, sites, and shifts.


* Provide clear communication to production, engineering, and repair teams on inspection results, nonconformances, and process issues.


* Maintain and improve the Quality Management System to meet AS9100 and customer-specific requirements.


* Lead or support internal audits,...