Quality Engineer

Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy‑duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets. We have an opportunity for a Quality Engineer at our manufacturing facility located in Fremont, IN.
Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state‑of‑the‑art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service. For more information about our company, access Dexter’s web site at .

• Advise on provisions to minimize quality issues
• Develop and implement required quality documents
• Perform regular process audits
• Drive root cause and corrective actions — must own and lead the quality process
• Work with Engineering and Production to address any internal quality concerns and corrective actions
• Prioritize quality improvement activities
• Utilize quality improvement training, activities, and policies
• Manage all documentation and reporting requirements for the quality system
• Develop performance improvement targets for quality
• Conduct customer surveys to solicit feedback
• Perform statistical analysis and data analysis
• Perform gauge calibration, product testing, and maintain records
• Participate in quality audits
• Demonstrate hands‑on mechanical capabilities, problem solving, leadership, conflict management, and team‑building skills in a productive team environment
• Develop reports of product conformance

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or a related field and 5–7 years of experience in manufacturing quality, preferably in high‑volume metal fabrication (e.g., forming, cutting, and welding). Automotive or transportation sector experience is a plus. Dexter is driven by our core values committed to Safety, Quality and Integrity.

• Execute with Determination
• Be curious, work together, break new ground, find solutions, fulfill our commitments, surpass expectations!
• Connect with People — Empower employees to grow, engage and collaborate; build lasting customer partnerships; care for our communities.
• Do the Right Thing — For our people, for our customers, and for the business.

• Dexter offers a competitive wage
• Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA
• 3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program
• 401(k) Plan with company contributions
• Opportunities for internal career development and growth

Apply now to join an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve!

Equal Opportunity Employer
Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen. Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

• Other duties as assigned

Dexter Group