Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Here at Westfall Technik, we pride ourselves on being a fast growing plastic injection manufacturing company in the USA and soon globally. While many companies outsource their work, we believe in keeping our jobs in the US. We currently support over 1,100 employees across 11 facilities in the US, and we are still growing.

At our Delta Yimin Technologies, Inc, we invest in our people. Our overall success is largely contributed to our employees' skills and talents, that have been impactful and essential to the growth of our business. Here, you'll get the opportunity to test your knowledge and skills and become a critical player within Westfall. We want you to view your time at Westfall as an investment to your future.

We are currently seeking a Quality Engineer, with the below qualifications:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products, processes, and systems meet internal quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines. This role focuses on validation planning, inspection control, metrology systems, and cross-functional quality support. The Quality Engineer also serves as the main quality point of contact for customer concerns and is responsible for leading the review and disposition of Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCMRs).

The position supports product integrity, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation.

1. Validation Planning & Execution
• Develop, review, and execute equipment, process, and product validation protocols including IQ (Installation Qualification), OQ (Operational Qualification), and PQ (Performance Qualification).
• Define and manage validation master plans, validation schedules, and test methods in alignment with engineering and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to validate new tooling, equipment, product designs, and process changes.
• Document and maintain all validation records, traceability matrices, and summary reports in accordance with the company's Quality Management System (QMS).

2. Inspection Planning & Execution
• Design and implement effective inspection strategies for incoming materials, in-process production, and final product release.
• Create and maintain inspection criteria, control plans, and visual aids based on product specifications and engineering drawings (including GD&T).
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI), capability studies, and inspection audits to ensure compliance with defined quality standards.
• Train inspectors and production personnel on proper inspection procedures and defect identification.

3. Metrology & Measurement Systems
• Oversee calibration and maintenance of all measurement and inspection equipment, ensuring traceability to national/international standards.
• Conduct Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), including Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility (Gage R&R), to validate the reliability of measurement tools.
• Recommend and implement metrology best practices, including appropriate inspection techniques for complex geometries and tolerances.

4. NCMR Review & Disposition
• Review and evaluate Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCMRs) from production, inspection, or incoming material.
• Lead disposition decisions (use-as-is, rework, return to vendor, or scrap) in collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
• Document actions taken and ensure appropriate containment and corrective actions are implemented.

5. Customer Interface & Communication
• Act as the main point of contact for customer quality concerns, audits, and issue resolution.
• Respond to customer complaints and initiate root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.).
• Provide timely updates and reports to customers regarding product quality, non-conformance investigations, and corrective actions.

6. Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, customer-specific requirements, and industry standards (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, etc.).
• Participate in internal and external quality audits and support…