Quality Engineer

Evotek Recruiting•South Bend, IN

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About The Position

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support manufacturing and engineering teams in ensuring product quality throughout development, launch, and ongoing production. This individual will play a key role in problem-solving, continuous improvement, and maintaining quality standards across internal operations and supplier networks.

Requirements

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Experience with structured quality methodologies (e.g., APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, etc.)
Ability to interpret technical data and make timely, informed decisions
Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
Experience working in a manufacturing environment (multi-process exposure preferred)
Familiarity with supplier quality and customer-facing issue resolution
Understanding of quality systems, audits, and compliance frameworks
Experience with measurement systems, GD&T, and data-driven decision-making
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field
3+ years of experience in a quality or manufacturing engineering role
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners

Nice To Haves

Continuous improvement or Six Sigma experience preferred

Responsibilities

Support new product introductions and manufacturing readiness
Develop and maintain quality documentation (e.g., process flows, risk assessments, control plans, work instructions)
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth product launches and transitions into production
Lead root cause investigations related to internal and external quality concerns
Analyze production and testing data to identify trends, anomalies, and improvement opportunities
Drive corrective and preventive actions across operations and supplier base
Promote best practices in statistical analysis, process control, and problem-solving methodologies
Partner with suppliers and internal teams to establish quality expectations and performance metrics
Review and approve supplier submissions and corrective actions
Support customer-facing quality initiatives, including issue resolution and reporting
Travel as needed to support supplier or customer-related quality activities
Serve as a subject matter expert in measurement systems, data analysis, and process capability
Support implementation of tolerance strategies and engineering standards
Ensure validation and verification methods are executed properly
Support and maintain compliance with established quality management systems and standards
Participate in internal audits and continuous improvement of quality processes
Track and analyze cost of quality metrics and drive improvement initiatives