Quality Engineer

Kapco Metal Stamping is the Midwest’s premier contract manufacturer of metal components, trusted by some of the world’s biggest brands to make precision metal parts. Kapco’s constant investment in modern, state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge technology sets us apart from other manufacturers in the industry and helps us deliver the highest quality products to their partners.

Alongside our metal stamping, fabrication, welding, and machining capabilities, Kapco has built a lasting reputation for our family culture based upon six core values: Innovation, Attitude, Integrity, Impact, Accountability, and Safety.

Today, Kapco employs over 600 employees across our family of companies, and we are looking to add to our fast-growing team!

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**Quality Engineer –**Kapco Grafton, WI

If you are driven to succeed with a passion for the professional growth and development of others, our employee-focused company may have the right opportunity for you! Kapco is looking for a Quality Engineer to join our Grafton, WI team. The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with manufacturing and production internal customers to address inspection needs. Communicate results and solutions in an effective and efficient manner for inspection projects and provide overall support in the quality lab including inspections, analysis, testing, documentation and recordkeeping.

Primary Responsibilities:

• lnvolved in New Product Development
• Participates in Advanced Product Quality Planning
• Prepares Product Part Approval Process documentation to the customers' requirements for new product submissions
• Interprets customer GD&T print requirements
• Communicates with suppliers or customers on quality and print related issues
• Prepares and directs the Control Plan document system
• May perform Quality lnspector's duties and responsibilities
• Evaluates parts or processes and reports any non-conformances
• Utilizes the system for control of Non-conforming materials and processes and Corrective and Preventive Action
• Investigates and documents 8D formatted corrective actions
• Promotes and participates on continuous improvement teams, as needed
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of experience in quality engineering and related disciplines including implementing and applying quality tools (APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, PPAP, SPC, GD&T) and problem-solving techniques (8D, 5-Why, etc.) in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• ASQ CQE or CQA desirable
• Auditor experience (ISO 9000 and TS 16949)
• Structured problem-solving experience (Six Sigma Green Belt or Shainin Red “X” Journeyman) desired.

About Kapco Metal Stamping

Kapco is known for investing in its people and creating a culture of engagement, and is equally as committed to giving back to the community.  As an employee, you can expect a goal-oriented compensation structure, excellent benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K, Profit Sharing, Vacation, Paid Holidays, an Onsite Wellness Center and Gym Membership. Building on employees’ skill sets and growing them as individuals is a top priority at Kapco. The Kacmarcik Center for Human Performance is focused specifically on delivering an exclusive and proprietary in-house training curriculum designed to develop employees along their career path.