Quality Engineer

Uniloy INC•Raisin Township, MI

4d•$73,000 - $83,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer supports the Quality Management System in collaboration with employees, suppliers, and customers. The role leads resolution of quality issues involving plastics blow molding machines and their mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, and software components. The Quality Engineer works with or leads cross-functional teams to resolve product and process nonconformities through root cause analysis, action plans, and engineering changes; provides training and assures compliance with requirements; applies quality core tools and quality management principles; and supports quality objectives and improvements in quality, safety, and productivity. The position applies quality, operations, analytical, project management, and continuous improvement principles to business objectives and data-driven decisions. It analyzes quality, process, productivity, and operational data; plans and monitors improvement projects and corrective actions; evaluates manufacturing processes; and prepares reports, KPI trends, corrective-action status, and recommendations for management and stakeholders. The role collaborates with suppliers and customers, facilitates cross-functional teams, and applies Lean, Six Sigma, statistical, and structured problem-solving methods. The Quality Engineer inspects products and processes, documents and communicates nonconformities, prepares quality records and documents, and uses quality tools including Pareto, SPC, GR&R, and DOE. The position acts as a customer liaison, supports supplier corrective actions, helps develop inspection criteria and plans, represents Quality in design and launch reviews, conducts internal audits, supports management reviews, and evaluates and approves document change requests. It also reviews drawings and schematics, GD&T, process and material specifications, and inspection characteristics; supports KPI measurement; controls documents and records; supports other Uniloy plants in implementing initiatives from the Tecumseh, Michigan headquarters; reinforces safety requirements; and performs other professional duties assigned by the Quality Manager. The work is office-based in an office/manufacturing environment. Occasional exposure to moving equipment, mechanical parts in motion, electrical shock risk, overhead cranes, welding, machining, painting, and other manufacturing hazards may occur. The position requires walking, sitting, standing, bending, driving, reading, seeing, hearing, speaking, concentrating, and communicating.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited academic institution.
At least 3 years of experience working as a Quality Engineer at an ISO 9001-certified company.
Advanced user experience in MS Office applications.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
Proficiency in technical writing.
Motivated, self-driven, and organized.
Exercises caution and situational awareness and uses safe practices and PPE.

Nice To Haves

Studies or knowledge in mechanical, electromechanical, mechatronics, or electronics components; metals and plastics processing; machinery; tooling; plastics extrusion and molding; metrology and GD&T; AIAG core tools; leading Kaizen events; and product and process validation.
ASQ CQE or other certifications.
ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification.
Experience managing supplier quality affairs, including CAPA plans, scorecards, and supplier audits.
Experience operating or programming a CMM.
Experience working in an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS)-regulated environment.
Experience using ERP systems such as Epicor or 3DX.

Responsibilities

Apply quality, operations, analytical, project management, and continuous improvement principles to support business objectives and data-driven decision-making.
Analyze quality, process, productivity, and operational performance data; identify trends and improvement opportunities; develop recommendations; and communicate findings to management.
Plan, coordinate, and monitor quality improvement projects and corrective-action initiatives, including defining objectives, coordinating cross-functional resources, tracking actions, evaluating results, and ensuring timely completion.
Lead and facilitate cross-functional teams involving Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, suppliers, and customers to resolve issues and implement improvements.
Evaluate manufacturing processes and operational performance for opportunities to improve quality, productivity, cost, efficiency, and resource utilization, and support implementation of improvement initiatives.
Prepare and present quality and operational performance reports, KPI trends, corrective-action status, and improvement recommendations.
Collaborate with suppliers and customers to understand requirements, evaluate quality performance, develop corrective-action plans, and monitor issue resolution.
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, statistical, and structured problem-solving methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
Perform visual and measurement inspections and evaluate product and process compliance.
Identify, document, and communicate nonconformities and quality issues; collect, organize, analyze, and present findings and data; and prepare quality documents and records.
Utilize quality tools such as Pareto, SPC, GR&R, and DOE.
Act as a customer liaison and lead resolution of customer complaints; clarify customer requirements and close complaints.
Oversee and assist suppliers with quality requirements, investigation, root cause analysis, and planning and implementation of corrections and corrective actions.
Evaluate and assist in developing product and process inspection criteria, key characteristics, inspection plans, and sampling plans.
Represent the Quality department in design and launch reviews.
Conduct internal audits and support management reviews.
Evaluate, process, and approve document change requests; facilitate control of documents and records.
Read drawings and schematics and evaluate GD&T application, process and material specifications, and designation of key characteristics for inspection.
Support measurement and analysis of KPI scores and follow applicable procedures and work instructions, using forms to create quality records.
Support other Uniloy plants in implementing initiatives from the Tecumseh, Michigan headquarters.
Reinforce product and workplace safety requirements.
Perform other professional duties assigned by the Quality Manager.