Quality Engineer

About the role

Job Summary OMCO, a MacLean-Fogg Company is hiring a Quality Engineer for our Huntsville, Alabama manufacturing operation. In this role, you will help establish and maintain quality standards, resolve product and process quality issues, support PPAP activities, and partner across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to improve quality throughout the product lifecycle. Location: Huntsville, AL

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain quality standards for products, processes, and systems, recommending improvements that strengthen product quality and prevent defects.
• Partner with product design, product management, production, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to identify quality risks early and ensure quality requirements are met.
• Conduct audits of production processes, raw materials, and suppliers/vendors; document findings and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Investigate product defects, nonconformities, and quality failures through root cause analysis, then work with the team to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support compliance with formal quality standards, including ISO 9001, assist with quality audits, and stay current with applicable industry standards and regulations.
• Maintain accurate and timely quality documentation, including Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), root cause analysis reports, corrective actions, PPAP approvals, and revision records.
• Participate in continuous improvement, Lean, and Six Sigma initiatives by identifying process inefficiencies and supporting problem-solving activities.
• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) throughout the product lifecycle by developing and maintaining Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and FMEAs and by preparing, compiling, submitting, and tracking Production launches and engineering changes.
• Lead and manage all members of the quality tech team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 2–4 years of experience.
• Basic understanding of quality principles, inspection techniques, and industry standards.
• Experience in various measurement techniques.
• Experience in blueprint reading including the use of GD&T.
• Knowledge of process design / process management.
• Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies such as root cause analysis, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and statistical process control (SPC).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and recommend solutions that improve product quality and process efficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on maintaining product specifications and quality standards.
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly document and communicate quality issues and solutions to technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented, cross-functional environment, gather information needed for decision-making and process improvement, and continue developing knowledge of quality tools and techniques.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
• Virtual healthcare resources
• Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities
• Additional wellness, financial, and employee programs

Pay

$85,000–$95,000 USD/year

Schedule

1st Shift

Pre-employment requirements: After a conditional offer, this position requires a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

About MacLean-Fogg: MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets. Our portfolio includes MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, OMCO, Mallard Manufacturing, and Threadstrong. Across our companies, we share a commitment to Integrity, People, Customers, and Stewardship while investing in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities.