Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer (Direct Hire)

Location: Beloit, WIJob Requisition: 7727 

Description for Quality Engineer:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring products and processes meet internal quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations. This role supports supplier quality, manufacturing quality, quality management system activities, and continuous improvement initiatives by utilizing quality engineering tools to prevent defects, reduce risk, and improve product performance. The position works closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Production teams to resolve quality issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain compliance with ISO standards and customer requirements.

Responsibilities for Quality Engineer:

• Collaborate with the Supply Chain team to evaluate and qualify suppliers.
• Determine incoming inspection requirements, inspection criteria, sample sizes, and inspection frequencies.
• Lead supplier containment activities and corrective action efforts.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and supplier scorecard evaluations.
• Work with cross-functional teams to determine disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to resolve quality issues.
• Support warranty investigations and collaborate with subject matter experts to determine appropriate resolutions.
• Prepare and analyze warranty metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Perform risk assessments using quality tools including PFMEA and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Develop and maintain control plans and inspection plans based on risk assessments and process changes.
• Participate in design verification, validation, and qualification activities for new or modified equipment.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) through measurements and data analysis.
• Perform Measurement System Analysis (MSA), including Gauge R&R studies.
• Establish and maintain calibration requirements and calibration frequencies.
• Utilize Faro Arm and other precision measurement equipment to support qualifications, calibrations, and tooling verification.
• Prepare quality metrics and reports for leadership and process owners.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and prioritize continuous improvement initiatives.
• Plan and perform internal ISO audits and support ongoing Quality Management System improvements.
• Maintain quality documentation and ensure compliance with ISO standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Poka-Yoke, and other quality tools.
• Ensure manufacturing processes adhere to established control plans and inspection requirements.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements for Quality Engineer:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent quality training is preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience as a Quality Engineer, Process Engineer, or Manufacturing Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of AIAG PPAP requirements.
• Experience with statistical quality methods, including SPC, Gauge R&R, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
• Experience working within ISO 9000 / ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience planning and conducting internal quality audits.
• Experience with supplier quality, supplier audits, supplier scorecards, and corrective action processes.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Experience using Faro Arm or other coordinate measurement equipment.
• Experience supporting FAT, SAT, equipment qualification, and validation activities.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Poka-Yoke, PFMEA, Control Plans, and continuous improvement methodologies.