Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role :

The Quality Engineer plays a key role in driving product and process excellence within a manufacturing environment. This position ensures compliance with quality system standards, customer requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Quality Engineer collaborates cross-functionally to resolve issues, maintain documentation, and enhance overall product quality and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities :

Lead quality performance initiatives by tracking, analyzing, and reporting metrics such as scrap rates, defective PPM, and cost of poor quality.

Conduct weekly quality meetings with leadership to review performance, address issues, and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively.

Serve as the primary liaison for customers and suppliers to facilitate technical support, issue resolution, and quality communication.

Manage corrective action processes, including root cause analysis, containment, and implementation of countermeasures, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities, including data collection, documentation, and report preparation.

Maintain revision-controlled quality documentation including control plans, PFMEAs, process flows, inspection forms, and work instructions.

Oversee calibration and maintenance of measurement systems, including MSA studies when applicable.

Manage non-conforming materials and MRB processes, maintaining accurate logs and ensuring timely resolution.

Supervise the sorting area, coordinating personnel and tracking throughput to support production quality.

Assist in setup and operation of metrology systems such as vision inspection equipment or CMMs for part verification.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Technical, or related field preferred; equivalent technical education and experience considered.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance within the automotive or manufacturing industry.

Proficient in AIAG Core Tools including PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC, and FMEA.

Strong understanding of problem-solving methodologies and root cause analysis techniques.

Knowledge of metalworking or machining processes.

Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.

Excellent communication, documentation, and analytical skills.

Desired Qualifications :

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma certification.

Hands-on experience with CMM programming, vision systems, or other precision metrology tools.

Familiarity with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Strong attention to detail, technical aptitude, and collaborative approach to problem solving.