Quality Engineer

About the Role:
The Quality Engineer plays a key role in driving product and process excellence within a manufacturing environment. This position ensures compliance with quality system standards, customer requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Quality Engineer collaborates cross-functionally to resolve issues, maintain documentation, and enhance overall product quality and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Lead quality performance initiatives by tracking, analyzing, and reporting metrics such as scrap rates, defective PPM, and cost of poor quality.

• Conduct weekly quality meetings with leadership to review performance, address issues, and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively.

• Serve as the primary liaison for customers and suppliers to facilitate technical support, issue resolution, and quality communication.

• Manage corrective action processes, including root cause analysis, containment, and implementation of countermeasures, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities, including data collection, documentation, and report preparation.

• Maintain revision-controlled quality documentation including control plans, PFMEAs, process flows, inspection forms, and work instructions.

• Oversee calibration and maintenance of measurement systems, including MSA studies when applicable.

• Manage non-conforming materials and MRB processes, maintaining accurate logs and ensuring timely resolution.

• Supervise the sorting area, coordinating personnel and tracking throughput to support production quality.

• Assist in setup and operation of metrology systems such as vision inspection equipment or CMMs for part verification.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Technical, or related field preferred; equivalent technical education and experience considered.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance within the automotive or manufacturing industry.

• Proficient in AIAG Core Tools including PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC, and FMEA.

• Strong understanding of problem-solving methodologies and root cause analysis techniques.

• Knowledge of metalworking or machining processes.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.

• Excellent communication, documentation, and analytical skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma certification.

• Hands-on experience with CMM programming, vision systems, or other precision metrology tools.

• Familiarity with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong attention to detail, technical aptitude, and collaborative approach to problem solving.