Quality Engineer

MacLean-Fogg•Farmington Hills, MI

4h•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

MacLean-Fogg is seeking a Quality Engineer for its on-site manufacturing facility in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The role focuses on strengthening product and process quality, preventing defects, and driving continuous improvement through quality audits, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. The Quality Engineer also supports Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities to ensure quality throughout the product lifecycle. The position involves establishing and improving quality standards for products, manufacturing processes, and quality systems; identifying quality risks and practical improvements; conducting audits; investigating defects and nonconformances; and supporting compliance with ISO 9001 and other applicable standards. It also includes maintaining quality documentation, supporting Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, preparing APQP deliverables, and compiling PPAP submissions in accordance with customer requirements and applicable industry standards, including AIAG guidelines. This is a full-time, salaried, first-shift position with an indicated annual pay range of $75,000–$85,000. Work is performed on-site in a manufacturing environment. Employees are expected to follow applicable workplace safety, environmental, quality, and 5S procedures. A pre-employment drug screen is required after a conditional offer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 3 years of experience.
Understanding of quality principles, inspection techniques, and applicable industry standards.
Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies, including root cause analysis, FMEA, and SPC.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify quality issues, evaluate information, and recommend practical improvements.
Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining product specifications and quality standards.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to document and explain quality issues and solutions to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, gather relevant information, and support informed decision-making and process improvements.
Willingness to learn and stay current with evolving quality tools, techniques, and industry practices.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Establish, maintain, and improve quality standards for products, manufacturing processes, and quality systems.
Identify opportunities to prevent defects, strengthen process controls, and improve product quality.
Collaborate with product design, product management, manufacturing, and production teams to identify quality risks early and develop solutions.
Audit production processes, raw materials, and suppliers for compliance with quality standards and specifications; document findings and recommend corrective actions.
Investigate product defects, nonconformances, and quality failures using root cause analysis, and coordinate corrective and preventive actions to reduce recurring issues.
Support compliance with ISO 9001 and other applicable quality standards and regulations; assist with audit preparation and maintain quality documentation, including NCRs, root cause analysis reports, and corrective action records.
Identify process inefficiencies and contribute to continuous improvement, problem-solving, and Lean and Six Sigma initiatives while following applicable safety, environmental, quality, and 5S standards.
Support APQP by developing and maintaining Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and FMEAs, and coordinate with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to meet milestones and timelines.
Prepare, compile, and submit PPAP documentation according to customer requirements and applicable industry standards, including AIAG guidelines.
Support timely approvals for new product launches and engineering changes, maintaining accurate and traceable PPAP approval and revision records.