Quality EngineerAS9100 | APQP | PPAP | Manufacturing QualityLapeer, MI$80,000 - $100,000/YearlyWe are seeking a
Quality Engineer to support new product development, manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives within a precision manufacturing environment. This role applies
AS9100 quality systems,
APQP,
PPAP,
SPC,
GD&T, and root cause analysis methodologies to ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and industry quality requirements while supporting production, suppliers, and customer quality initiatives.
Responsibilities:- Support and maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with AS9100 and ISO 14001 standards.
- Develop, update, and maintain quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, quality alerts, inspection plans, and process documentation.
- Participate in the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process with cross-functional teams to ensure customer quality requirements are achieved.
- Review customer contracts and verify compliance with customer-specific quality requirements.
- Maintain assigned Plex workflow activities and documentation.
- Define critical product characteristics, inspection criteria, and appropriate inspection methods.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to identify and validate critical product characteristics.
- Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques to monitor and improve manufacturing processes.
- Support new product introductions, qualification activities, and production launches.
- Prepare quality documentation, including:
- PPAP packages
- First Article Inspections (FAI)
- Process FMEAs
- Control Plans
- Check Sheets
- Quality Alerts
- Customer submission documentation
- Coordinate and perform quality validation activities, including:
- First Article Inspection (FAI)
- Gage R&R Studies
- Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
- Lead and participate in Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) initiatives involving customer, supplier, and internal quality issues.
- Drive continuous improvement through Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, A3 problem solving, countermeasures, and poka-yoke (error-proofing).
- Maintain knowledge of applicable customer, regulatory, government, and industry quality standards.
- Communicate quality concerns, trends, and process improvement recommendations to production teams and management.
- Participate on the Material Review Board (MRB) to evaluate and disposition nonconforming material while ensuring rework verification requirements are met.
- Support internal quality audits, implement corrective actions, and recommend process improvements.
- Develop work instructions and provide technical guidance and training to quality inspectors and production personnel.
- Train employees on critical product characteristics and quality expectations.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout manufacturing operations.
- Complete customer quality submissions and generate Certificates of Conformance (CoC).
- Perform quality engineering activities supporting Engineering Change Notices (ECN) and Process Change Requests (PCR).
Qualifications:- Associate degree in Quality, or Bachelor's degree in Quality, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
- Minimum 5 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting Quality Management Systems compliant with AS9100 and ISO 14001.
- Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FAI, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and Gage R&R methodologies.
- Experience leading Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities and Root Cause Analysis.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, A3 problem solving, countermeasures, and poka-yoke techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Proficiency in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
- Experience using handheld precision measuring equipment and surface plate inspection tools.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience improving manufacturing processes.
- Ability to maintain compliance with company safety procedures, security protocols, and PPE requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:- ASQ (American Society for Quality) certification (CQE, CQA, or related certification).
- Experience using Plex Manufacturing ERP/QMS.
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Additional experience with customer quality portals and electronic quality documentation systems.
Your RecruiterWhat to Expect- Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
- Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
- Final position level and pay will be based on experience.
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