Quality Engineer - Metal Fabrication & Manufacturing
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering, specifically Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of Quality Engineering experience in a metal fabrication or manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of metalworking processes, including welding, stamping, machining, and finishing.
- Direct experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, Production Part Approval Process, and Advanced Product Quality Planning.
- Proficiency in reading engineering blueprints and technical drawings.
- Proficiency operating inspection equipment, including coordinate measuring machines, calipers, and micrometers.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate cross-functionally.
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality control processes across metal stamping, welding, laser cutting, e-coat or powder coating, computer numerical control machining, and assembly.
- Partner with Production and Engineering teams to integrate quality standards into product design and manufacturing workflows.
- Investigate and resolve quality issues using root cause analysis tools, including 5-Why, Fishbone Diagrams, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis.
- Develop and execute Corrective and Preventive Action plans.
- Support and lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma continuous improvement initiatives.
- Conduct internal audits and assist with external customer and registrar audits for ISO and IATF compliance.
- Track and analyze key performance metrics, including parts per million, scrap rates, rework costs, and customer complaints.
- Create and update quality documentation, including Production Part Approval Processes, Failure Mode and Effects Analyses, Control Plans, and Work Instructions.
- Participate in new product launches using Advanced Product Quality Planning to ensure execution and compliance.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer certification or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Hands-on experience with Measurement System Analysis and Statistical Process Control.
About the company
Operating as a North Carolina custom metal fabrication manufacturer, IFAB Corp. focuses on its stated market and service model. It produces fabricated metal components and assemblies through cutting, forming, welding, machining, finishing, and production support. Shop-floor teams translate drawings and customer specifications into manufactured parts while quality and operations teams control delivery. Work includes welding, fabrication, machine operation, engineering, quality, maintenance, logistics, sales, and administration. The profile is the Gastonia business using ifabrication.com, not the unrelated Ohio company on ifab.com.
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Headquarters
Gastonia, North Carolina
Founded
1994
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q1 2026 revenue reached CAD 27.5 million, up 288%, beating guidance.
- H1 2026 revenue hit CAD 37.1 million, the strongest six-month period ever.
- Management targets 35% gross margin in 2026, implying substantial operating leverage.
What critics are saying
- Royalties, commissions, tariffs, and Maidenform transition costs already hit Q1 2026 margins.
- The company admitted a CAD 850,000 tariff recovery claim with uncertain timing.
- Dependence on retail launches makes one failed buyer relationship an existential revenue shock.
What makes IFAB Corp. unique
- iFabric’s Intelligent Fabric Technologies posted 305% Q1 2026 revenue growth to CAD 23.6 million.
- VERZUS ALL launched August 18, 2026 in five European countries through a major club retailer.
- Aura scrubs launched with a U.S. national mass retailer, extending company-owned brand control.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays