Quality Engineer

ITW • Bryan - 43506, GA

6d • $68,800 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring products and processes meet the quality expectations needed in an automotive plastics injection molding environment. This role drives defect prevention, quality performance, and supplier capability while working effectively within a unionized manufacturing facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Quality, or related field) and/or 7-9 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, plastics, or injection molding environments
• Must have working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and control plans
• Experience working cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Suppliers

Nice To Haves

• Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive supplier experience
• Experience supporting OEM customer requirements
• Supplier or internal audit experience
• Experience working in unionized manufacturing facilities

Responsibilities

• Support plant quality systems compliant with IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Lead defect prevention and resolution related to injection molding, tooling, materials, and secondary operations
• Support PFMEA, DFMEA, control plans, reaction plans, and process validation for molded products
• Analyze scrap, short shots, flash, warpage, burns, and cosmetic defects
• Partner with Production to improve process stability and performance
• Investigate customer warranty claims and field returns related to molded components
• Perform failure analysis on returned or suspect parts
• Identify root causes associated with material, process, tooling, or design
• Coordinate corrective actions with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers
• Support customer communication and reporting related to quality concerns
• Support and improve supplier quality performance for resin, tooling, and component suppliers
• Lead and support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions.
• Participate in design and process FMEAs, control plans, and process flow development.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments as required
• Partner with Purchasing and Engineering on supplier development and risk mitigation
• Support standardized work, training documentation, and quality instructions
• Participate in joint quality and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At ITW, we think and act like entrepreneurs. We embrace autonomy, make decisions and take ownership to create innovative solutions for our customers all over the world. ITW is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader. Our seven industry-leading business segments offer career development and learning opportunities in more than 50 countries across the globe. We’re committed to investing in our people and supporting their growth through unique and relevant development opportunities at each stage throughout the employee life cycle. Our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture empowers you to think and act like a business owner. We aspire for everyone to perform to their full potential and value the unique and diverse perspectives, experiences and ideas that make us better together. The ITW Business Model gives us the tools to focus on what’s most important, and we’re grounded in our values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level