Quality Engineer

Serve as a Quality Assurance resource to manufacturing teams by identifying quality issues, leading problem-solving efforts, implementing corrective and preventive actions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Support new product development and engineering projects by providing quality input during design reviews, testing, validation, and production launch activities, including PPAP submission and approval processes.

Position Summary: The Quality Engineer serves as a key resource for Quality Assurance activities, supporting product quality throughout the manufacturing process. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure products meet customer, company, and industry standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards, requirements, inspection methods, and control plans to ensure product and process compliance throughout the manufacturing lifecycle. Serve as a Quality Assurance resource to manufacturing teams by identifying quality issues, leading problem-solving efforts, implementing corrective and preventive actions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Support new product development and engineering projects by providing quality input during design reviews, testing, validation, and production launch activities, including PPAP submission and approval processes. Develop and maintain quality documentation, including inspection procedures, quality alerts, deviations, reports, and process control documents. Perform process, product, and system audits to verify compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and ISO requirements. Manage measurement system requirements, including gauge calibration, equipment tracking, and verification of inspection tools. Analyze quality data, trends, and losses; communicate findings and recommendations to management and cross-functional teams. Support supplier and customer quality activities, including supplier PPAP reviews, corrective actions, quality issue resolution, and customer complaint investigations. Participate in materials review activities and support evaluation of non-conforming products. Conduct product testing and validation activities, including support for Engineering requirements and industry standards such as BIFMA. Provide technical support for customer quality concerns, product returns, troubleshooting, and evaluation of potential product failures. Assist with development and delivery of quality training materials and support Quality Technicians with daily quality activities. Support ISO certification efforts and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Strong knowledge of quality principles, statistical methods, statistical process control (SPC), inspection techniques, and quality documentation practices. Experience with metal processing and manufacturing environments, including Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen methodologies. Knowledge and experience supporting ISO requirements, certification processes, and quality system documentation. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization and lead by example. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint, with experience using quality-related software and ERP systems preferred. Proficient in the use of precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, tape measures, gauges and other hand measurement devices. Strong team-oriented approach with the ability to support and influence continuous improvement initiatives. Education and Experience: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of three years of quality-related experience in a manufacturing environment required. Physical Demands: Regularly communicate and exchange accurate information with co-workers, suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams. Frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands for handling and manipulation of materials, tools, and equipment, and reach with hands and arms. Balance office responsibilities with regular movement throughout the facility, including time spent on the manufacturing floor. Operate equipment and handle materials requiring dexterity, grip, and attention to detail for inspection, testing, and quality activities. Occasionally ascend/descend and position oneself around manufacturing equipment, tools, and fixtures. Frequently move, lift, and transport components, tools, and equipment weighing 1060 pounds. Requires the ability to perform close and distance visual tasks, distinguish colors, and adjust focus to support inspection and quality requirements. Work Environment: Works in both office and manufacturing environments, providing quality support across all organizational processes. Regularly interacts with production areas and cross-functional teams to support quality initiatives and process improvements. May require occasional travel to customer and supplier locations as needed. Requires adherence to applicable safety procedures and use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in manufacturing areas. Notice: OMT-Veyhl USA Corporation is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants in all employment decisions. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.