Essential Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance and quality control activities throughout the manufacturing process.
• Investigate internal and external quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies including 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, DMAIC, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring defects and improve process stability.
• Monitor and improve key quality metrics including PPM, scrap, rework, first-pass yield, customer complaints, warranty claims, and cost of poor quality.
• Support production teams in identifying and resolving process-related quality concerns.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and customer requirements to ensure compliance.
• Develop, maintain, and improve quality documentation including Control Plans, PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, Work Instructions, and Inspection Plans.
• Lead APQP and PPAP activities for new product launches and engineering changes.
• Conduct internal audits and support customer, ISO, and IATF audits.
• Analyze quality data and manufacturing trends using SPC and statistical analysis tools.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on reducing variation, increasing process capability, and improving product quality.
• Participate in cross-functional teams supporting manufacturing process improvements and new product introductions.
• Ensure containment actions are implemented promptly when quality issues are identified.
• Provide quality-related training and support to production personnel and leadership teams.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve incoming material quality concerns and improve supplier performance.

Manufacturing Process Support

• Support machining, assembly, fabrication, welding, stamping, molding, coating, and automated manufacturing operations.
• Monitor critical process parameters to ensure process consistency and compliance.
• Validate manufacturing process changes through capability studies and process audits.
• Assist with equipment qualifications, process validations, and production trials.
• Work closely with Maintenance and Engineering to improve equipment reliability and process performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing throughput while maintaining product quality standards.
• Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Quality Systems & Tools

• APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
• PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
• PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• Control Plans
• MSA (Measurement System Analysis)
• SPC (Statistical Process Control)
• GD&T Interpretation
• Root Cause Analysis
• 8D Corrective Actions
• Layered Process Audits
• IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 Compliance
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma Methodologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred.
• 3+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production systems, and quality management systems.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, customer-specific requirements, and quality core tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and quality reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person