Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer supports and drives product and supplier quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role leads root cause investigations, manages corrective and preventive actions, conducts internal and supplier audits, and ensures compliance with quality standards such as IATF and AS9100. The Quality Engineer works closely with suppliers, customers, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve product quality, support new product introductions, and maintain robust quality system documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead root cause investigations for internal, supplier, and customer quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D.
• Develop, implement, and manage corrective and preventive actions (CAR/SCAR) to address nonconformances and prevent recurrence.
• Conduct internal, supplier, and quality system audits to ensure compliance with IATF, AS9100, and company quality standards.
• Support supplier quality management by monitoring supplier performance, managing supplier scorecards, and driving improvements with key suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers and customers to resolve quality concerns, ensuring timely communication and effective issue resolution.
• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities and new product introductions, including development of Control Plans and quality documentation.
• Manage and participate in Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities, including documentation review, submission, and approval for new and modified products.
• Perform and oversee First Article Inspections (FAI) and ensure accurate, complete quality documentation for new and existing products.
• Analyze quality data using SPC and other statistical tools to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Maintain and improve the quality management system, including procedures, work instructions, records, and compliance documentation.
• Interpret engineering drawings, prints, and specifications to define and validate product requirements and inspection criteria.
• Use metrology tools such as calipers, gauges, Keyence, Nikon, or similar measurement systems to perform dimensional inspections and verify product conformance.
• Develop and update work instructions, inspection plans, and quality reports to support manufacturing and quality operations.
• Partner with cross-functional manufacturing teams to address process issues, improve product quality, and optimize production efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles to reduce defects, improve processes, and enhance overall quality performance.
• Support new product launches in automotive, aerospace, or similar manufacturing environments, ensuring quality requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle.
• Communicate effectively with other Quality Engineers, supervisors, and cross-functional stakeholders to align on priorities and share quality performance updates.

Essential

Skills:

• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in automotive quality engineering or similar high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with IATF and AS9100 quality standards.
• Proficiency in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and development of Control Plans.
• Working knowledge of Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Demonstrated experience conducting internal, supplier, and quality system audits.
• Proven ability to lead 8D root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, prints, and specifications.
• Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAI) and managing related quality documentation.
• Hands-on metrology experience using calipers, gauges, Keyence, Nikon, or similar measurement systems.
• Experience managing supplier quality issues, including SCARs, CARs, and supplier scorecards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create clear work instructions and quality reports.
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