Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Crew B)
Location: Onsite
Shift: Crew B | Wednesday - Saturday | 7:00 PM - 5:30 AM
Please note: Training will begin on day shift before transitioning to the assigned Crew B schedule.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support the launch of new products and manufacturing processes within a fast-paced production environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring manufacturing readiness, product quality, supplier performance, and successful production launches. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supplier teams to drive continuous improvement and deliver high-quality products that meet customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and approve Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions to ensure compliance with quality requirements and inspection standards.
- Monitor supplier corrective actions and ensure timely resolution of quality concerns.
- Support root cause analysis and problem-solving activities related to supplier and manufacturing quality issues.
- Provide production support for supplier-related quality concerns and communicate findings to appropriate engineering and quality teams.
- Assess supplier capabilities and support supplier qualification activities.
- Coordinate incoming inspection activities and ensure compliance with quality requirements.
- Support incoming part inspections for prototype builds, launch activities, and new product introductions.
- Develop and maintain supplier performance metrics, scorecards, and improvement plans.
- Partner with supplier quality teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Conduct internal audits and monitor key performance indicators, including scrap, defects, and supplier performance.
- Issue and track quality failure reports and corrective actions.
- Support management of obsolete materials to prevent unintended use during launch and production activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality requirements are effectively integrated into manufacturing processes.
- Develop and maintain quality documentation, including control plans, inspection procedures, and related records.
- Utilize risk assessment methodologies to identify and mitigate manufacturing and product risks.
- Support the development and maintenance of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) documentation.
- Provide ongoing quality support to manufacturing and engineering teams.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or quality assurance within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting new product launches, process development, and production readiness activities.
- Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and quality methodologies.
- Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with risk assessment tools and FMEA methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Experience in supplier quality management and incoming material quality processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within the automotive or highly regulated manufacturing industry.
- Knowledge of AIAG Core Tools, including:
- Familiarity with IATF 16949 quality management standards.
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
- Experience conducting internal audits and managing quality performance metrics.
Personal Attributes
- High integrity and strong professional ethics.
- Positive and growth-oriented mindset.
- Resourceful, adaptable, and self-motivated.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Team-oriented with excellent collaboration skills.
- Results-driven with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to play a key role in new product launches and manufacturing growth initiatives.
- Collaborative team environment with exposure to cross-functional operations.
- Direct impact on quality, supplier performance, and operational excellence.
- Career growth opportunities within an evolving manufacturing organization.
This position is ideal for a quality professional who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, partnering across multiple functions, and driving successful product launches through strong quality systems and supplier management.
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