Quality Engineer

Job Title

Quality Engineer I or II

Trenton, OH (100% onsite)

$45 - $52/hour

3-6 month contract to potential hire

Responsible for developing quality documentation, facilitating continuous improvements, and working with suppliers and customers to resolve quality or system issues.

• Develop and maintain APQP documentation (FMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP) and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 standards
• Lead root cause analysis, CAPA, and problem‑solving efforts using standard quality tools
• Interface directly with customers and internal teams to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement
• Maintain QMS documentation, support audits, and ensure effective document control
• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to team members

• Lead quality support for new product launches, ensuring readiness through PPAP and zero‑defect launch goals
• Develop and manage control plans, inspection plans, and gage requirements
• Participate in DFM, GD&T, and process planning reviews
• Support new business by defining measurement strategies and estimating gage costs

• Ensure adherence to process control plans and drive resolution of production quality issues
• Implement containment actions and corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Develop and improve inspection methods, testing systems, and quality controls

• Manage supplier quality issues, including audits, performance monitoring, and corrective actions (SCARs)
• Ensure suppliers meet ISO/IATF and customer requirements
• Support supplier selection, development, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Support continuous improvement, team development, and cross‑functional collaboration

• Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering or related field required. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for a degree.
• A minimum of 2-5 years of Quality Engineer experience, preferably in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack up applications preferred, not required
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems, e.g. ISO 9001, TS16949 and ITF
  16949.
• Experience with Product Warranty documentation.
• Advanced project management skills using Microsoft applications.
• Demonstrated competency in the use of problem solving tools, e.g., 5 why, 8D, Ishakawa Diagram, Root Cause Analysis, etc.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally preferred

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accrued Sick Pay
• 401(k)