Quality Engineer

JOB FUNCTION:
This position is responsible for completing and supporting PPAP submissions, product inspections, quality documentation, root cause analysis and corrective actions while ensuring products meet customer, engineering and applicable quality requirements.

• Prepare, coordinate and complete Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions, including dimensional results, control plans, capability data and required supporting documentation.
• Perform dimensional inspections and product evaluations using precision measurement and inspection equipment to verify conformance to engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, technical specifications and customer-specific quality requirements to establish appropriate inspection criteria.
• Investigate internal, supplier and customer quality concerns and lead root cause analysis, corrective actions and 8D activities through resolution and effectiveness verification.
• Support new product development, product changes and customer requirements by developing inspection plans, control plans and other required quality documentation.
• Analyze inspection results, nonconformance data and quality trends and work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and other teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Support the calibration, control and maintenance of measurement and inspection equipment within the Corporate Quality Lab and maintain accurate quality records.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001 and the company’s Quality Management System, including participation in internal and external audits, corrective actions and maintenance of required quality documentation.

• Strong knowledge of PPAP requirements and quality documentation
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and GD&T
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective action and structured problem-solving methods
• Knowledge of calibration and measurement system requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document inspection and quality results
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate quality issues across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple PPAPs, customer requirements and quality projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with ERP, quality management and document control systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent technical education and relevant quality experience will also be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, inspection or a related technical quality role preferred.
• Experience preparing and completing PPAP documentation strongly preferred.
• Experience working within an ISO 9001-certified Quality Management System preferred.
• Experience in an industrial, machining, hydraulic, automotive or similar technical product environment is preferred.