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Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Skilled Manufacturing IncTraverse City, MI, US
17 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

$2000 RETENTION BONUS

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Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer leads quality control initiatives to ensure consistent production that meets established standards at COMPANY. This role requires a hands-on, metrics-driven professional who delivers measurable results. The Quality Engineer reports directly to the Product Line Manager.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Control

  • Provide daily quality control support to production operations in designated manufacturing areas
  • Partner with Quality Manager to investigate customer returns and determine Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
  • Execute internal process audits per established schedules and requirements
  • Operate precision inspection equipment including CMM, micrometers, calipers, depth gages, and height gauges
  • Review and validate inspection operations to ensure complete dimensional verification at appropriate process stages
  • Process Improvement & Problem Solving

  • Drive manufacturing process improvements to enhance OEE, reduce costs, improve quality, and increase efficiency using Charter and A3 methodologies
  • Analyze scrap and rework trends to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
  • Evaluate process data to optimize and streamline inspection plans
  • Provide timely disposition of suspect parts in collaboration with Manufacturing and Operations Engineers (24-hour turnaround)
  • Conduct and evaluate capability studies on existing and new equipment and processes
  • Lead Gage R&R studies to ensure measurement system accuracy
  • Documentation & Compliance

  • Maintain working knowledge of Quality Management System requirements supporting AS9100 / ISO9001, Nadcap, and customer-specific certifications
  • Prepare Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation and quality records for process improvements
  • Generate customer-specific quality documentation including Part Change Notifications (PCN) as required
  • Ensure quality documentation aligns with current processes and coordinate updates following Technical Change Notices (TCN) and Engineering Change Notices (ECN)
  • Support development and maintenance of work instructions and Best Practice Procedures (BPPs)
  • Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

  • Ability to perform mathematical functions and statistical analysis
  • Keep the work area clean and organized
  • Self-starter who must be able to work in a fast paced, changing environment.
  • Keen eye to detail
  • Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook
  • Clearly communicate and escalate issues where appropriate
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Able to teach and mentor peers for success
  • Good time management skills
  • Above average blueprint reading and GD&T Knowledge
  • Experience with CNC Machining of tight tolerance parts
  • Lean Manufacturing experience
  • Team Structure

    The Operations Team—consisting of the Product Line Manager, Operations Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, and Quality Engineer—collaboratively manages all operational aspects of assigned areas with a performance target of 85% OEE or higher.

    Qualifications : Technical Skills

  • Proficient in mathematical functions and statistical analysis
  • Advanced blueprint reading and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) interpretation
  • Experience with CNC machining of tight tolerance components
  • Lean Manufacturing principles and application
  • Professional Competencies

  • Self-directed with ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments
  • Exceptional attention to detail and quality mindset
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to escalate issues appropriately
  • Proven ability to mentor and develop team members
  • Effective time management and organizational skills
  • Commitment to maintaining clean, organized work areas
  • Work Environment :

  • Moderate physical activity such as walking and lifting is required on a daily basis
  • Safety gear, such as approved safety glasses, is required at all times
  • The ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis
  • Clean climate-controlled manufacturing environment
  • Benefits – Starting on 1st day of Employment :

  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Company-paid Short-term Disability
  • Company-paid Long-term Disability
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Benefits – Additional :

  • Paid Time Off available after 60 days of employment
  • 401K with employer match after 6 months of employment
  • Quarterly bonus program
  • Employment Criteria :

    This position includes access or potential access to ITAR technical data. Therefore, candidates will need to qualify as a US Person, which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company / foreign government / foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee in compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

    Due to the requirements of the Customer, No Visa sponsorship is available

    We are a team-driven Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

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