Quality Engineer

ARaymond•Logansport, IN

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About The Position

The Quality Engineer supports and improves manufacturing processes through data analysis, testing, inspection, and problem-solving. The role leads quality improvement projects, implements and maintains quality assurance programs, supports compliance with established quality standards and procedures, and ensures customer-specific quality requirements are fulfilled. The position develops and maintains quality standards and procedures for product development and manufacturing; serves as a quality resource for investigating and resolving concerns; and represents Quality Assurance in cross-functional product and process development. It develops and monitors process controls, testing methods, inspection plans, quality documentation, and performance reporting. The Quality Engineer also supports quality system certification, reviews customer and supplier requirements, participates in audits, and works with customers and suppliers on corrective and preventive actions. The role represents Quality Assurance on the Material Review Board, supports disposition of nonconforming materials and products, and provides training on quality standards, systems, inspection, and continuous improvement. It ensures compliance with customer-specific requirements, applicable regulatory standards, and the organization’s quality management system. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment that may include moving mechanical equipment, airborne particles, fumes, vibration, and elevated noise; appropriate PPE and safety procedures are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.
Working knowledge of quality systems, quality tools, statistical analysis, problem-solving methodologies, and continuous improvement principles.
Strong technical aptitude and ability to apply engineering and quality principles in a manufacturing environment.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of IATF 16949 requirements and quality management system standards.
Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation skills.
Ability to make decisions using data analysis, risk assessment, and sound judgment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate across organizational levels.
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to maintain strong documentation practices.
Proficient in mathematical calculations, statistical analysis, measurement systems, and interpreting technical specifications.
Ability to comply with workplace health and safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment where required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the automotive manufacturing industry.
Familiarity with quality standards, inspection techniques, process control methods, and customer-specific requirements.
Bilingual English/Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards, requirements, and procedures for product development and manufacturing operations.
Identify, investigate, and resolve quality concerns while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Represent Quality Assurance and customer requirements in cross-functional and concurrent engineering activities during product and process development.
Design, implement, and monitor process controls, testing methods, inspection plans, and continuous improvement activities.
Develop and execute inspection procedures, testing methodologies, quality plans, documentation, and reporting systems.
Support and coordinate process and quality system certification activities.
Review customer purchase orders, contracts, specifications, and engineering changes to incorporate quality requirements into quality and manufacturing plans.
Develop, analyze, and communicate quality performance metrics and reporting tools.
Provide management with updates on quality trends, nonconformance data, customer concerns, and improvement opportunities.
Review supplier purchase orders and establish supplier quality expectations and requirements.
Participate in internal, customer, and third-party quality audits and support corrective actions.
Collaborate with suppliers and customers to investigate quality issues, implement corrective and preventive actions, and verify effectiveness.
Represent Quality Assurance on the Material Review Board and facilitate review and disposition of nonconforming materials and products.
Develop and deliver training on quality standards, quality systems, inspection techniques, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements, regulatory standards, and organizational quality management system requirements.
Comply with company health and safety guidelines and procedures and participate in required health and safety training.