Quality Engineer

Our vision for this position is to improve the quality of products by working with Manufacturing to reduce process issues, improve production efficiency and improve bottom line results.

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering and the customer to assure products meet customer needs.
• Conduct IATF 16949 internal audits.
• Work directly with the Engineering Team to approve or revise tools and processes.
• Up‑front review of tooling, processes, and controls to ensure quality objectives are achieved.
• Consider design from manufacturing, process controls, and cost in the decision‑making process.
• Ensure shop floor has capability and resources to produce product to specifications.
• Visibly support formal efforts aimed at continuous improvement of all factory operations.
• Work as a member of the Project Management Team providing support and direction on, but not limited to:
• Control Plans
• FMEA
• Process Flow
• Packaging
• Run at Rate
• Gage Design and Fabrication
• Customer Liaison
• PPAP
• Implementation of formal Quality Assurance System designed to guarantee customer satisfaction and create a skilled workforce. Training and education of floor personnel play a key role.
• Work with Engineering Team to establish effective Tool Try‑Out and Variability Study procedures.
• Coordinate try‑out needs with CMM availability, technicians, and shop schedules.
• Build part‑specific data to support process controls and customer needs.
• Establish testing measures and histories to avoid repeat problems in manufacturing.
• Develop formal tracking and response system to follow up on internal and external quality issues, placing priority on customer service and response.
• Provide visible support for daily floor operations and SOS. Play a leadership role in promoting an atmosphere of continuous improvement with both quality technicians and production technicians.
• Work closely with customers on customer part issues.
• Travel to customers, if necessary, to handle any customer concerns.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from a four‑year college or university; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• IATF auditor highly preferred.
• Process improvement.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Certified Quality Engineer preferred.

• Culture that supports teamwork to deliver results.
• 5% quarterly bonus.
• Workplace where teams care about each other and your voice is heard.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• 401(k) program with 4% company match.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Relocation assistance.
• Vision insurance.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Quality Assurance
• Industries

South Bend, IN – $129,000 - $130,000