Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting all aspects of the plant’s quality assurance processes, including inspection systems, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement efforts. This role helps maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) and collaborates cross-functionally to ensure product and process conformance to internal and external standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of process controls, inspection plans, and quality standards.
• Lead and document the 8D process, corrective/preventive actions, and root cause investigations.
• Review engineering prints and specifications; ensure product meets customer requirements.
• Participate in APQP/NPI activities, including FMEAs, control plans, and PPAP submissions.
• Monitor and improve quality metrics through data collection and statistical analysis (SPC, DOE, etc.).
• Train personnel in quality tools and systems (e.g., root cause analysis, SPC, CMM usage).
• Interface with customers to resolve concerns and facilitate audits and inspections.
• Conduct internal and external audits in accordance with ISO 9001 and other applicable standards.
• Support supplier quality activities, including audits, development, and RMAs.
• Assist with MRB processes and nonconforming product investigations.
• Develop inspection methods and gaging requirements for new and existing products.
• Contribute to Lean and 6S initiatives, process improvement, and cost reduction projects.

SPECIFIC DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strong leadership and team development capability.
• Expertise in mechanical product design and manufacturing principles.
• Working knowledge of tooling design for powdered metal or similar manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in CAD and engineering documentation standards.
• Understanding of cost estimating and quoting in a contract manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with APQP, FMEA, and PPAP frameworks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

SKILLS EXECUTED:

• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks on multiple projects with multiple people is a must.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills at all levels with a focus on project management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science strongly preferred (associate degree with experience acceptable).
• Minimum 2 years of quality or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Minitab or equivalent statistical software.
• Experience with CAD, PC-DMIS, Plex, and metrology equipment is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of measurement systems, SPC, statistics, and basic metallurgy.

.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery, heat, noise, and airborne particles.
• Occasional travel and flexible hours (including nights/weekends) as needed.