Quality Engineer

Company Description

Blachford Acoustics Group is a leading designer and supplier of acoustical materials, molded headliners, and floor mats for heavy truck, off-highway, and industrial OEM customers. Supported by a state-of-the-art acoustics laboratory and vertically integrated manufacturing plants in West Chicago, IL, Menomonee Falls, WI, Kings Mountain, NC, and Chesterfield, UK, the company delivers custom-engineered solutions. With over 100 years of industry experience, Blachford is a technology leader serving coordinated markets across North America and Europe.

The organization focuses on making vehicles attractive, cool, and quiet while fostering a culture where every employee has a voice and can make an impact. Blachford’s Environmental Management System is ISO 14001 Registered, reflecting a strong commitment to responsible corporate citizenship.

The Quality Engineer is a full-time, on-site position based in Menomonee Falls, WI. This role is responsible for monitoring and improving product quality through effective quality engineering practices, including developing and maintaining quality standards, procedures, and documentation. Daily activities include analyzing production data, performing root cause investigations, implementing corrective and preventive actions, and collaborating with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues.

The Quality Engineer conducts audits, supports customer and internal quality requirements, and assists in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes and reduce defects. The role also involves working with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and company quality expectations.

• Strong foundation in Quality Engineering and Quality Management to develop, implement, and maintain robust quality systems.
• Experience with Quality Control and Quality Assurance practices to monitor production, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with standards.
• Expertise in Product Quality to analyze defects, manage corrective actions, and support continuous improvement of products and processes.
• Knowledge of statistical quality tools and methodologies (e.g., root cause analysis, SPC, FMEA, control plans) is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements and communicate findings clearly.
• Experience in manufacturing or automotive/heavy equipment environments is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.