Quality Engineer

The Product & Quality Engineer designs, develops, validates, launches, and continuously improves transportation safety products and manufacturing processes. This role combines product engineering and quality engineering responsibilities to ensure products meet customer requirements, regulatory standards, quality expectations, cost targets, and production objectives. The engineer uses tools such as APQP, Stage-Gate, DFMEA, DVP&R, CAD software, Lean Manufacturing methodologies, and continuous improvement principles while collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative, manufacturable, and high-quality products.

This position plays a key role in new product development, process improvement, root cause analysis, quality enhancement, and overall customer satisfaction. The successful candidate is a hands-on, technically proficient engineer with strong problem-solving skills, a continuous improvement mindset, and experience in manufacturing and product development environments.

• Support the development and launch of new or improved transportation safety products using the Stage-Gate process and APQP methodology.
• Participate in the initiation phase of new product programs to ensure designs support cost-effective and efficient manufacturing.
• Develop and manage engineering deliverables including specifications, timing plans, cost targets, design reviews, DFMEA, DVP&R, drawings, and validation plans.
• Produce, maintain, and update engineering documentation in compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Design and develop components and mechanisms using Solid Works or equivalent CAD software.
• Build and evaluate prototypes and oversee product validation testing programs.
• Analyze test results and implement design improvements based on quantitative data.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders regarding technical requirements, design changes, and product improvements.
• Review design changes and product improvements with customers as required.
• Coordinate outsourced engineering activities and supplier-sourced components to support product development and manufacturing.
• Lead and support quality improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, safety, delivery performance, 5S implementation, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Measure variances to standards, identify process or product nonconformities, investigate root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Utilize quality tools and methodologies to drive continuous improvement and eliminate waste.
• Support and implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
• Assist in the design and implementation of changes necessary to meet revised Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and other applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Testing, Finance, and Program Management teams to ensure successful product launches and process improvements.
• Ensure engineering changes and critical product dimensions are accurately updated and maintained in engineering databases and CAD systems.
• Provide recommendations for product, process, and system improvements based on data and engineering best practices.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and quality system compliance activities.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and growth-oriented culture among team members.
• Communicate engineering and quality information clearly and effectively to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support departmental objectives through project leadership, technical expertise, and administrative assistance as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support business and operational goals.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of engineering experience in product development, manufacturing, quality engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Solid Works or equivalent CAD software.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Familiarity with APQP methodologies and quality core tools including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and DVP&R.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes…