We are seeking a results-driven Quality Engineer to join our team at our manufacturing facility in Niles, MI. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. You'll work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and improve quality systems to ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.
- Investigate non-conformances, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs).
- Develop and maintain quality documentation including control plans, inspection procedures, and work instructions.
- Conduct internal audits and support external audits from customers or regulatory bodies.
- Analyze quality data and trends to identify improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with production and engineering to resolve quality-related issues and support process improvements.
- Support incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or related field).
- 1-3 years of experience in a quality engineering role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of quality management systems.
- Familiarity with measurement tools, SPC, and basic statistical analysis.
- Experience with root cause analysis tools.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP or quality software is a plus.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in aluminum manufacturing or metals industry.
- Exposure to lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
- Working knowledge of metallurgical testing and aluminum material properties.