Jobs · Quality Assurance · Michigan

Quality Engineer

J. G. Kern Enterprises, Inc. · Sterling Heights, MI · 2 wk ago
Quality AssuranceFull-time

Reports to: Quality Director. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship or relocation assistance.

About the role

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all products and services manufactured by the Company meet customer expectations, internal requirements, and industry standards. This position manages the implementation and execution of testing systems and inspection processes, oversees calibration and measurement systems, and serves as a key quality liaison between the Company, customers, and suppliers. The work environment includes both office and manufacturing floor settings.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the Company’s Quality Management System complies with customer requirements, internal standards, ISO 9001, and IATF 16949.
  • Develop, maintain, and improve quality control processes and procedures.
  • Lead quality-related activities for new product development and APQP deliverables.
  • Conduct internal process monitoring, audits, and reviews to validate compliance and identify improvement needs.
  • Oversee daily operations of the CMM Lab, including scheduling, part measurements, programming review, and data accuracy.
  • Ensure timely inspection, calibration, and maintenance of all monitoring and measuring devices.
  • Review and validate CMM reports and dimensional data for accuracy.
  • Support troubleshooting of measurement issues and provide technical guidance to inspectors and CMM personnel.
  • Document and analyze product deficiencies, including root cause analysis, statistical analysis, and corrective actions.
  • Lead containment, corrective action, and customer reporting for internal and external nonconformities.
  • Drive initiatives to improve product efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen process capability (SPC, MSA, Six Sigma tools).
  • Serve as the primary quality interface with customers and suppliers, representing the Company professionally and effectively.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience managing a quality department or quality team.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred.
  • Experience with close-tolerance, CNC-machined powertrain components in the automotive industry.
  • Six Sigma certification strongly preferred.
  • Strong leadership background with proven success managing inspectors, auditors, and/or CMM personnel.

Skills

  • Ability to read, understand, and balloon blueprints.
  • Strong knowledge of GD&T.
  • Ability to interpret specifications, schematics, and CMM data.
  • Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, MSA, and SPC methodologies.
  • Proficient in root cause analysis and Six Sigma problem-solving methods.
  • Experience with IMDS (preferred).
  • Competence in the use of precision gauges (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.).
  • Knowledge of ERP systems; Plex preferred.
  • Experience with Minitab or similar analytical tools.
  • Ability to maintain and update the quality management system.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Similar jobs

Quality Engineer

LVT (LiveView Technologies)Spanish Fork, UT· 1 mo ago
Quality Assuranceapply on job-boards.greenhouse.io

Quality Engineer

LibbeyToledo, OH· 1 mo ago
Quality Assuranceapply on ars2.equest.com

Quality Engineer

LegrandKenosha, WI· 1 mo ago
Quality Assuranceapply on iadugs.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com

Quality Engineer

MolexHudson, WI· 1 mo ago
Quality Assuranceapply on koch.avature.net

Quality Engineer

BiorceAustin, TX· 1 mo ago
Quality Assuranceapply on people-jobs.com

Quality Engineer

Precision CastpartsHouston, TX· 1 mo ago
Quality Assuranceapply on pcctalentacquisitionportal.tal.net