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Quality Engineer I

Keel - Michigan

Saginaw, MI 48602 • 9/15/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Description:

BuiltonExperience.BuiltforSkill.BuiltforYou.

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions and we do it with pride.

YourMission:

Develop and implement quality systems/processes related to new programs and projects, design and implement operational metrics to support day-to-day product quality systems, resolving quality issues, development of measurement systems to meet customer requirements, and facilitating continuous improvement activities.

Requirements:

ExploretheDepthoftheRole:(JobDuties/responsibilities)

  • Follow up of corrective action reports, including customer complaints.
  • Calibration system maintenance.
  • Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), including PPAP, FMEA, and Control Plan creation.
  • Inspection and Test.
  • Review and submittal of objective quality evidence per customer requirements.
  • Facilitate Continual Improvement efforts (e.g., six sigma as a green or black belt).
  • Reports to Quality Manager and/or Quality Director regarding activities listed above.
  • Responsible for ensuring ongoing product quality and reporting concerns as they arise. Accountable for the timely completion of tasks.
  • All other related duties as assigned.

MissionReadiness:(EducationandExperience/skills/abilities):

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 4-year degree in related quality field desirable.
  • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Quality Assurance functions, with adequate experience solving problems, process improvement, and using inspection and test equipment.
  • ASQ Certified Quality Auditor, Technician, or Engineer. 6 Sigma Green Belt or above is desired.
  • Problem solving, lean 6 Sigma training, Project Management, inspection & test, metrology, and calibration, drawing reading & interpretation (GD&T), statistical methods.
  • Good planning, organizational, and communications skills required.
  • Above average computer skills.
  • Organizational & motivational abilities.
  • Works well with others.
  • Able to multi-task and establish priorities.

TravelRequirements:

  • Occasional travel between facilities as needed.

PhysicalRequirements:

  • May berequiredto stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
  • May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.

BecomeapartofourBuildersandyoutoocan...

  • Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
  • Embody Team Spirit
  • Relentless Customer Focus
  • Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
  • Execute with Excellence and Velocity

WhatKeelwillbuildforyou:

  • Comprehensive Benefit Package
  • Competitive Pay
  • 401(k) Match
  • HSA/FSA
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
  • Shift Differentials
  • Overtime Potential
  • Paid on the Job Training
  • Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Committed to Individual Career Growth
  • We Do Fun Things, Plus More!

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