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Quality Engineer

CAD Engineering Resources, Inc.

Alma, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$85,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Automotive Industry, Capability Maturity Model (CMM), Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Customer Satisfaction, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Detail Oriented, Engineering, ISO 14001, Industrial Engineering, Industry Standards, Internal Audit, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Process Capability, Process Improvement, Product Testing, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Regulatory Compliance, Resolve Customer Issues, Statistics Software, Supply Chain, Team Player, Test Requirements, Testing, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Alma, MI
POSTED
22 days ago
Quality Engineer (Direct Hire position)- Alma, Michigan
Salary Range: $80,000-$85,000/year (some flexibility to go up to $90k for right candidate)
Relocation assistance is available



About the Quality Engineer (Direct Hire) position:
Our customer is seeking a highly motivated Quality Engineer to serve as the primary contact for related quality assurance processes. This role is critical in ensuring customer satisfaction, compliance with industry standards, and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.


Key Responsibilities of the Quality Engineer (Direct Hire position):
Customer Quality Management:
  • Lead APQP and PPAP activities for new and revised programs to secure customer approval
  • Act as primary contract for customers and resident quality engineers
  • Track and resolve customer quality issues promptly, ensuring timely resolution

Internal Collaboration & Supplier Development:
  • Work closely with internal engineering and manufacturing teams to establish inspection and testing requirements
  • Partner with subcontractors to define inspection/testing requirements, product certification, and process capability
  • Support subcontractor development initiatives to strengthen supply chain quality

Data Analysis & Reporting:
  • Develop and maintain control plans; analyze process capability data to drive improvements
  • Prepare and present quality performance reports (CP/CPK, PPM, Cost of Quality, IATF, Ford Q1, GM BIQS)
  • Detect quality-related concerns through inspection data/charts and recommend corrective/preventative actions

Compliance & Audits:
  • Schedule and track internal audits (IATF, BIQS, ISO 14001:2015), corrective actions, and training
  • Support testing/certification of incoming materials and parts prior to use in plant processes
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements

Leadership & Training:
  • Provide training to inspection and testing personnel to strengthen quality culture
  • Promote interplant relations and support achievement of plant goals and objectives
  • Implement statistical and advanced problem-solving techniques to prevent and correct quality issues


Qualifications/Requirements of the Quality Engineer (Direct Hire):
  • Minimum of 5 years of quality engineering experience, preferably in the automotive industry
  • Candidate with strong CMM experience/background could be strongly considered in lieu of engineering background
  • Associate's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills
  • Proficiency with PC-based tools and statistical software
  • Self-directed, detail-oriented, reliable, and proactive with strong initiative
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively with leaders, peers, and customers
  • IATF or other relevant certifications are a plus but not required



A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.

By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.





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