Quality Engineer

Job Title:

Quality Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Job Description

This role oversees quality engineering activities on a high-volume manufacturing line, acting as the first line of defense for production issues and driving root cause analysis and corrective actions. The Quality Engineer manages day-to-day quality concerns on second shift, supports final assembly operations, and ensures products consistently meet stringent quality standards while collaborating closely with production supervisors, technicians, and inspectors.

Responsibilities

* Serve as the front-line liaison to production supervisors and staff, leading troubleshooting efforts, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions for quality issues affecting production.

* Provide immediate problem-solving support on the line, including rapid response (within minutes) to line-down situations related to torque failures, paint issues, and other assembly defects.

* Assist in planning quality control engineering assignments and coordinate tasks for technicians, inspectors, and associate-level engineers assigned to projects.

* Schedule and prioritize work to meet completion dates, production targets, and technical specifications for quality-related activities.

* Ensure all outside vendors and internal departments meet established quality standards and requirements.

* Coordinate quality aspects of new product development, including on-site start-ups, tooling qualifications, and vendor certifications.

* Design or specify inspection and testing mechanisms, tools, and equipment to support production and quality requirements.

* Establish, document, and maintain critical product features and related process control information.

* Develop and maintain inspection criteria and quality checks for critical product features in final assembly and related operations.

* Analyze production limitations, capability, and standards, and recommend revisions to specifications when needed to improve quality and manufacturability.

* Assist in the formulation, documentation, and continuous improvement of quality control policies and procedures.

* Evaluate the progress and results of quality initiatives and recommend changes in procedures, processes, or objectives to enhance performance.

* Develop and implement quality control training and mentoring programs for technicians and other quality personnel.

* Operate within an approved budget while managing quality-related activities and resources.

* Work in a safe and healthy manner at all times, strictly following all safety rules and regulations.

* Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly 5S work area to support efficiency and safety.

* Support production of approximately 300-700 products per month by ensuring robust quality processes and rapid issue resolution.

* Collaborate closely with second shift production and backshop quality engineering teams, escalating issues and coordinating with on-call support when necessary.

* Perform other related duties as assigned to support overall quality and production objectives.

Essential Skills

* Three (3) or more years of experience in quality, process engineering, or an equivalent field.

* Previous quality experience in automotive or similar assembly industry preferred.

* Proficiency in quality assurance, quality control, and quality management practices.

* Strong process improvement experience, including experience with PFMEA, control plans, RCCA (8D), CAR/CAPA, DOE, gage R&R, PPAP, and product failure analysis.

* Ability to interpret and work with engineering drawings and GD&T.

* Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS).

* Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills, including structured problem-solving methodologies.

* Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with production supervisors, technicians, and cross-functional teams.

* Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and respond quickly to line-down situations.

* Self-starter who can work independently without direct supervision.

* Demonstrated Black Belt knowledge and experience with Six Sigma methods and tools.

* Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and tools.

* Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related technical field (required).

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Experience supporting final assembly operations and backshop quality engineering activities on second shift.

* Experience in managing or coordinating quality aspects for new product introductions, including tooling and vendor certifications.

* Experience working closely with production teams to manage headcount and daily priorities related to quality.

* Comfort acting as a go-getter and hands-on problem solver in a dynamic production environment.

* Exposure to making 300-700 products per month or similar production volumes.

* Familiarity with 5S practices and continuous improvement culture.

* Experience mentoring and training technicians and junior quality staff.

Work Environment

The role operates in a fast-paced manufacturing…