Quality Engineer

Skilled Manufacturing Inc•Traverse City, MI

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer supports efforts and plans to coordinate the quality control program designed to ensure continuous production consistent with established standards for Skilled Manufacturing. A proven hands-on and metrics-driven approach to drive results is a critical success factor.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand work instructions, documents, correspondence, and memos.
Effective communication skills, which include verbal and written in English
Ability to perform mathematical functions and statistical analysis.
Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Must be proficient with blueprint reading, specifically with GD&T
Must be able to multi-task, have a positive attitude, and handle pressure under deadlines in a professional manner
Must have excellent attendance and be dependable
Associate degree in engineering or manufacturing technology
Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality engineering/quality control
Familiar with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards
Candidates will need to qualify as a US Person, which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee in compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferred
Gage R&R and calibration experience highly preferred
Automotive manufacturing environment experience is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide Quality Control support to production and engineering
Oversee the quality aspect of Return Material Authorization (RMA)
Data collection & root cause analysis
Compliant with all training, quality, compliance, and safety policies, practices, and procedures
Keeps management aware of any problems or potential problems in the quality of the product
Enter scrap, rework, rejection, claim, and inspection data
Use of inspection equipment (CMM, micrometers, calipers, depth gage, height gage, etc.)
Coordinates in-process and final inspection, dimensions, appearance and proper packaging of parts to assure quality parts at a minimum cost
Review scrap and repair work to pinpoint problems and recommend corrective action to minimize scrap thereby improving plant profit
Conducts and evaluates capability studies on both present and new equipment and processes
Maintains familiarity with Quality Management System requirements and works to maintain IATF16949 and all customer certifications
Serves as a team member when required and represents the Quality function (on teams such as APQP, Quality Systems audits, new business opportunities, etc.)
Prepares PPAP and other quality documentation for product launches as well as aid with documentation control
Conducts and provides direction on Gage R & R studies
Actively engage with operations for implementation and verification activity on the production lines
Support the risk and failure analysis (PFMEA) reviews and updates, maintain the Control Plan for the assigned workflows
All other responsibilities assigned by the Manager

Benefits

Health Insurance
Health Savings Account
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) with employer match plus employer contribution
Company-paid Short-term Disability
Company-paid Long-term Disability
Company-paid Life Insurance
Paid Time Off available after 60 days of employment
401K with employer match after 6 months of employment
Quarterly bonus program
$2000 RETENTION BONUS
MI Tr-Share Child Care Program: Your child cost is reduced by 66% for eligible employees