Entry Level Engineer

Responsibilities

• Support investigations into quality issues and assist with root cause analysis activities.
• Participate in problem-solving teams and corrective action efforts.
• Help track and verify corrective actions to ensure issues are effectively resolved.
• Aid in quality improvement projects focused on reducing defects and improving manufacturing processes.
• Support customer quality concerns, product returns, and complaint investigations.
• Participate in new product launch activities, including APQP and PPAP processes.
• Maintain quality documentation, records, and data collection systems.
• Aid in Control Plans, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and other quality tools.
• Support internal and external quality audits, including ISO 9001 and IATF requirements.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality performance data.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Aid in calibration activities and maintenance of quality laboratory equipment.
• Learn and apply Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in quality systems, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to learn quality methodologies such as FMEA, PPAP, APQP, 8D, and Statistical Process Control (training provided).
• Self-motivated with a willingness to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills

• Internship, co-op, manufacturing, or hands-on engineering experience is a plus but not required.
• Previous internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, engineering, or quality.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma concepts.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting.
• Basic knowledge of quality management systems or auditing concepts.