Quality Engineer

TRITON METAL PRODUCTS INC.•Hamilton, IN

About The Position

The Quality Engineer supports Triton’s Quality Management System and daily production activities by developing process controls, creating structured problem solving, improving inspection methods, and ensuring compliance with internal and external customer requirements. The role focuses on defect prevention, reduction of scrap and rework, and improvement of first pass yield across fabrication processes including laser cutting, press brake forming, CNC machining, manual machining, welding, powder coating, assembly, and shipping. The Quality Engineer maintains and improves QMS compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and customer-specific requirements; develops and controls quality documentation; supports audits; conducts process and layered process audits; and collaborates across teams to address QMS gaps. The role improves quality procedures and standardized production methods, supports new processes and equipment, analyzes quality metrics, and tracks Cost of Poor Quality. The position leads corrective and preventive action and structured root cause investigations, provides daily technical support to production, performs inspections as needed, supports PPAP documentation and submissions, and participates in APQP activities and product launches. It reports to the Quality Group Lead and is located in Hamilton, Indiana.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing quality role; metal fabrication is strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and customer-specific quality requirements.
Strong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, and fabrication prints.
Experience with PPAP, APQP, MSA, Capability, and structured problem solving.
Familiarity with welding, machining, laser cutting, press brake, and powder coating processes.
Strong analytical skills and ability to gather, interpret, and present data.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail, organization, and documentation.
Proficiency with MS Office and quality software.
Ability to communicate quality concerns, alerts, and improvements to operators, group leads, and supervisors.
Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Leadership teams.
Ability to evaluate gauge requirements for accuracy, suitability, and GR&R acceptability prior to procurement.

Nice To Haves

Experience with FARO Arm/CMM or similar metrology systems.
Proficiency with SolidWorks Inspection.

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and customer-specific requirements.
Develop, update, and control quality documentation, including work instructions, process flows, inspection plans, control plans, and PFMEAs.
Support internal and external audits through preparation, execution, corrective action management, and follow-up verification.
Conduct process audits and layered process audits across production areas.
Identify QMS gaps and collaborate with cross-functional teams on systemic improvements.
Develop and improve quality procedures and work with Engineering and Operations to standardize fabrication, forming, machining, welding, powder coating, and assembly methods.
Support the introduction of new processes, equipment, fixturing, and inspection methods.
Collect, analyze, and report scrap, rework, internal PPM, FPY, and defect-trend metrics.
Conduct data-driven investigations and develop Pareto charts, SPC charts, capability studies (Cp/Cpk), and trend analyses.
Present weekly quality performance metrics to Leadership and highlight risks and improvement opportunities.
Support Cost of Poor Quality tracking, reporting, and reduction initiatives.
Lead structured problem solving using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other industry-standard methods.
Facilitate cross-functional root cause analysis for internal defects, customer complaints, supplier issues, and process failures.
Implement durable corrective actions and verify their long-term effectiveness.
Manage and close corrective action requests (CARs), supplier corrective actions (SCARs), and internal NCRs.
Provide daily technical support to production for quality concerns, print interpretation, inspection escalation, and process deviations.
Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections for fabricated, machined, welded, and coated components as needed.
Help operators understand inspection methods, defect criteria, and drawing/GD&T interpretation.
Participate in weld quality reviews, destructive testing, powder coat thickness and adhesion checks, and material verification.
Collaborate with Supervisors and Engineers to troubleshoot equipment, fixturing, and process issues affecting quality.
Prepare and maintain PPAP documentation, including Control Plans, Process Flows, PFMEAs, MSA, GR&R studies, Capability Studies, First Article Inspections (FAI), IMDS, and other required elements.
Review and validate measurement results and ensure PPAP packages meet customer expectations before submission.
Participate in new product and engineering change reviews to support product launches.
Identify potential risks through PFMEA updates and implement preventive controls.
Validate new processes, weld fixtures, brake tooling, laser programs, and inspections before release.
Assign and track pre-launch action items to ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements.
Represent Triton professionally with customers, suppliers, partners, and auditors.
Communicate quality concerns, alerts, and improvements to operators, group leads, and supervisors.
Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Leadership teams.
Evaluate new gauge requirements for accuracy, suitability, and GR&R acceptability before procurement.