Quality Engineer

Are you looking to make a career change with a growing manufacturing organization? This exciting opportunity as a Quality Engineer offers the ability to lead ISO 9001 certification initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and play a critical role in ensuring product excellence and customer satisfaction. Does this position align with your quality and process improvement expertise? Then this Quality Engineer opportunity could be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the team in pursuing and achieving ISO 9001 certification.
• Manage all quality-related issues within manufacturing (internal, supplier, customer, and warranty).
• Identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions for product quality issues.
• Conduct product and process audits to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
• Develop, implement, and maintain control plans and associated documentation.
• Monitor and report quality KPIs including scrap, rework, and PPM metrics.
• Stop production when unacceptable goods or processes are identified.
• Collaborate with Engineering on new product introductions and develop product layup instructions.
• Assist with training and promote quality awareness throughout the organization.
• Participate in cross-functional teams for new product development and product changes.
• Develop and refine Design and Process FMEAs (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
• Lead quality audits and support customer visits with facility tours and quality demonstrations.
• Drive continuous improvement and process improvement initiatives.
• Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices and future trends.
• Lead and/or support technicians and quality teams.
• Communicate effectively across shop floor teams and customer management.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental policies.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field OR five (5) years of equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in Quality Assurance or related field.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, and FMEA methodologies.
• Knowledge of quality systems, measurement systems, and metrology.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
• Experience leading audits and supporting customer/supplier quality concerns.
• Technical writing experience preferred.
• OEM Supplier Portal experience preferred.
• Familiarity with automotive seating regulations and compliance requirements preferred.
• Experience with PLEX ERP system desired.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary.
• Bonus potential.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(K).
• Direct Hire

Salary: $80K-$100K

Ask for: Brenna

Job Id: 25981

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