Quality Engineer

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Metal Stamping Quality Engineer

Position Summary

The Metal Stamping Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that stamped metal components meet internal quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements. This role supports production through defect prevention, root‑cause analysis, continuous improvement, and close collaboration with manufacturing, tooling, and customers.

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality systems for metal stamping operations
• Lead APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and Control Plan activities for new and existing programs
• Perform root cause analysis (8D, 5‑Why, Fishbone) for internal and customer quality issues
• Support production by troubleshooting quality issues related to tooling, materials, and processes
• Analyze SPC data and process capability (Cp/Cpk) to drive continuous improvement
• Conduct internal audits and support customer and third‑party audits (ISO 9001 / IATF 16949)
• Review and approve first article inspections (FAI) and production part approvals
• Collaborate with tooling, engineering, and maintenance to reduce scrap, rework, and downtime
• Manage customer complaints, corrective actions, and documentation
• Train operators and inspectors on quality standards, inspection methods, and defect recognition
• Support supplier quality activities and incoming material inspections as needed

• Strong understanding of metal stamping processes (progressive, transfer, blanking, forming)
• Experience with GD&T and blueprint interpretation
• Proficiency in quality tools:
  SPC, MSA, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, Control Plans
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 standards
• Familiarity with inspection equipment (calipers, micrometers, CMM, optical comparators)
• Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced, high‑volume manufacturing environments
• Strong documentation, communication, and problem‑solving skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5+ years of quality engineering experience in metal stamping or similar manufacturing
• Automotive or high‑volume production experience preferred

Mid‑Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Quality Assurance

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing

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