Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting product and process quality initiatives across manufacturing operations, with a focus on APQP, PPAP, validation, CMM programming, and continuous improvement. This role partners cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, and Customers to ensure compliance with quality standards, improve process capability, and support new product launches. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in GD&T, SPC, metrology, and plastic injection molding quality systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and complete PPAP submissions, including customer-facing documentation and tool revision changes
• Support and drive the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process for new and existing programs
• Develop and execute validation protocols for manufacturing and quality processes
• Conduct and analyze GR&R / Measurement System Analysis (MSA) studies
• Create, maintain, and optimize CMM programs for inspection of components and tooling
• Train Quality Inspectors and Production/Molding personnel on quality standards, inspection methods, and new project requirements
• Perform data collection, statistical analysis, and reporting for process improvement initiatives
• Analyze process capability and interpret capability studies (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk)
• Update and maintain quality instructions, inspection plans, drawings, and controlled documentation
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for internal/external quality issues
• Communicate quality concerns, trends, and improvement opportunities to leadership
• Participate in continuous improvement and special quality-related projects
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, internal procedures, and customer quality requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field preferred
• 5–8+ years of quality engineering / advanced quality experience in manufacturing
• Experience in plastic injection molding required/preferred (adjust based on your preference)
• Strong understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, and metrology principles
• Proficiency in CMM programming and operation
• Experience with SPC, capability studies, GR&R/MSA, and core quality tools
• Working knowledge of ISO standards and quality management systems
• Strong computer proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Physical / Visual Requirements

• Medium work: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Strong visual acuity for inspection of small parts/defects, data analysis, and use of precision measuring equipment