Quality Engineer

Lake Orion, Michigan — Full-Time | Contract-to-Direct Opportunity

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Quality Engineer to ensure parts and processes consistently meet customer expectations and quality standards. This role will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, operations, logistics, suppliers, and customers to identify root causes, resolve nonconformances, reduce defects, and drive continuous improvement. The Quality Engineer will provide hands-on support on the manufacturing floor and have the authority to stop production or shipments when necessary to protect product quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop, collect, and report leading metrics for internal and supplier performance, including quality and scrap
• Support and drive APQP readiness for new products, including MSA, inspection, testing, and other deliverables
• Develop and submit customer PPAP documentation for new product launches
• Lead internal process improvements focused on reducing production costs and defects
• Implement and monitor process capability studies to support continuous improvement
• Provide process design input to Manufacturing Engineering to improve manufacturability and product cost
• Lead cross-functional meetings to develop PFMEAs, control plans, process flow diagrams, and work instructions
• Provide technical support for failure analysis of discrepant production components, assemblies, and field returns
• Apply appropriate statistical techniques to analyze quality and process data
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on material cost reduction, capacity enhancement, and supply chain improvements
• Read, understand, and verify BOMs, assembly drawings, engineering tolerances, and other technical documentation
• Manage product, process, supplier, and documentation changes and deviations
• Define First Article acceptance criteria and ongoing quality requirements in collaboration with Supplier Quality Engineering
• Establish receiving inspection criteria with support from Engineering
• Provide recommendations to Engineering and Purchasing regarding supplier selection
• Coordinate pre-launch production trial runs and ensure effective communication and knowledge transfer to Manufacturing and Quality teams
• Review and approve manufacturing and quality data and Product Sign Offs
• Apply Industrial Engineering concepts and tools to improve safety, accuracy, and productivity
• Determine when process stability and capability studies are required and analyze results
• Recommend process changes based on study findings and follow up to verify effectiveness
• Collaborate directly with customers on root-cause analysis, problem solving, defect reduction, issue resolution, and customer satisfaction
• Facilitate the use of structured problem-solving techniques to achieve effective root cause analysis and corrective action
• Support daily and weekly activities related to facility quality systems
• Provide hands-on floor support for new product development and launch activities
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and company policies
• Maintain predictable and reliable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing a certified quality management system, such as IATF 16949 or ISO
• Minimum of 4 years of demonstrated experience driving continuous quality improvement in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing measurement tools and their practical application
• Experience in the automotive industry preferred
• Battery, electronics, or powertrain manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience working for an organization that supplies large OEMs preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and intuitive understanding of manufacturing and mechanical processes
• Previous customer quality assurance experience
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

Key Competencies

• Focus on Quality: Drives work results with a strong focus on quality in both actions and outcomes.
• Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound, data-driven decisions using expertise, experience, and judgment. Collects relevant information, seeks input from others, and identifies connections and root causes.
• Organization & Planning: Establishes systematic approaches to accomplish objectives, effectively prioritizes work, and manages time and resources.
• Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented with a strong sense of urgency and commitment to meeting or exceeding deadlines.
• Integrity: Makes decisions and conducts business in a manner consistent with organizational values, policies, and expectations.

Pay

$100,000–$115,000 Annually