We are partnered with a a specialty automotive manufacturer, is looking to add Quality Engineers to their team in Mishawaka, IN!

This direct hire opportunity offers a starting pay range of $80,000-$90,000/yr.

Overview

The Quality Engineer II is responsible to lead and/or support cross-discipline teams to plan, implement and continuously improve the production quality process to achieve excellence in delivery quality.

Responsibilities

• Establish Product Quality Standards aligned with customer requirements.
• Lead and support APQP process planning and validation for new production programs and on-going change including development of PFMEAs, Special Characteristics identification, and associated Control Plans.

• Familiar with basic Electrical Theory and Circuit Theory

• Skilled in using electronic tools, multi-meters, oscilloscope

• Experience working with and debugging Circuit designs

• Develop Quality plans and continuously improve the effectiveness of production Quality Control Loops (Build, Confirm and Audit Effectiveness).
• Lead and conduct cross-discipline problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives for improving build quality using methodologies such as 8D and Lean Six Sigma (LSS).
• Develop and continuously improve Quality procedures, processes, and acceptance standards.
• Interface with other departmental personnel such as manufacturing, quality, and engineering.
• Manage product quality containment for process, supplier, or engineering non-conformances.
• Lead and support Quality functions including dimensional layout, corrosion lab, and gage calibration as required.
• Lead and manage Quality System changes supporting new model and engineering change.
• Coach and guide less experienced engineers in the execution of the Quality Engineering function.
• Leadership and support for Quality Business Plan Deployment, Integrated Product Team (IPT), Product Development Teams (PDT), Engineering Change Notice (ECN), Engineering-Try-Out and Production-Trial-Run review and approval.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related technical field. ASQ certification is a plus.
• 5+ years’ experience in Automotive, Defense or manufacturing related field preferred.
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949 preferred.
• Experience with reading drawings that include GD&T.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in SAP, SharePoint, Excel, and Minitab.