Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer Position

Join our team as a Quality Engineer in Saginaw MI. Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm. $22-26.00/hr depending on experience.

Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all quality inspections done by quality technicians are carried out in conformance with all inspection procedures/customer specifications, as well as assisting the quality manager with the maintenance of quality documents on the floor, PPAPs/APQP, internal audits (IATF16949, ISO14001, Core Tools, Supplier), and the implementation of corrective actions, both internal and external.

Their responsibilities include:

1. Performing inspections according to all inspection procedures/customer specifications
2. Documentation of results on appropriate paperwork
3. First-Piece Inspection and Approval or Rejection prior to production run of all products
4. Performing a re-inspection on parts after corrections/adjustments have been made
5. Last-Piece Inspection after each production run has been completed
6. Notifying Production Supervisor, Quality Manager, and/or Plant Manager if inspection failed
7. Approval documented on appropriate paperwork and paperwork filed in appropriate area with corresponding part number
8. Assisting with the PPAP/APQP processes for new parts/customers
9. Ensuring that quality technicians are completing hourly floor inspections, including self.
10. Ensuring that any defective parts/materials are properly contained/identified following the Non-Conforming Materials procedure
11. Actively sorting, inspecting, and checking parts at a minimum of when needed, as directed by management staff, meeting all daily and weekly requirements
12. Assisting with training, when directed, of new and existing employees
13. Working closely with employees to ensure they are educated on the processes and what is expected from them regarding quality of products
14. Supply the production department with any quality related information, necessary paperwork, and assist with any quality questions and/or concerns
15. Assisting production department and participating with Continuous Improvement activities and training

Printing, validation, and usage of labels as appropriate, and in conformance to customer specific requirements

1. Assisting with capability studies which include part inspections, evaluation of part quality, and evaluation of any statistical data necessary
2. Recommendations to quality/production departments for modifications to existing procedures to achieve optimal quality performance regarding customer specifications, within the limits of equipment capability
3. Performing product audits as scheduled
4. Assisting in the creation and updating of all quality documents, such as Work Instructions, including technical writing ability
5. Assisting in customer complaints and corrective actions
6. Actively issuing (as needed) and checking that all active quality alerts/corrective actions are being adhered to
7. Performing any and all other quality related duties as requested by the quality manager or any management staff

The Quality Engineer shall report to the Quality Manager. Knowledge and skills:

1. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in automotive manufacturing is preferred
2. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in quality control required.
3. Minimum 2 years’ experience Internal auditing to ISO / IATF standards.
4. Experience in automotive manufacturing (PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, SPC, Gage R&R)
5. Experience with ISO / IATF quality system standards
6. IMDS system knowledge
7. Excellent computer skills (Such as Microsoft Office, Windows, etc.) required
8. Supervisory experience required. Able to work independently and proactively
9. Experience in dealing directly with suppliers and customers

Created by Wendy Phillips on September 9, 2025