Education:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or related field
Experience:
Proven experience in quality engineering within plastics injection molding environments
Experience with:
First Article Inspection (FAI)
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Strong knowledge of blueprint reading and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
Experience programming and operating CMM using PC-DMIS
Experience with inspection equipment and measurement systems
Technical Skills & Knowledge
Strong understanding of quality systems and standards (ISO 9001:2015)
Proficiency with measurement tools and inspection technologies
Knowledge of molding processes, materials, and production environments
Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The successful candidate will demonstrate strength in the following areas:
Initiative: Takes ownership of quality processes and drives improvements
Communication: Effectively communicates with internal teams and customers
Customer Focus: Ensures quality standards meet or exceed customer expectations
Decision Making: Uses data and analysis to make informed quality decisions
Flexibility: Adapts to changing production and quality demands
Interpersonal Skills: Strong collaboration across production, engineering, and leadership teams
Leadership: Leads and develops quality personnel effectively
Problem Solving: Identifies root causes and implements corrective actions
Team Building: Fosters a collaborative and accountable quality culture
Quality Assurance: Ensures consistent adherence to quality systems and standards
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and maneuvering
Ability to work in a loud manufacturing environment
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain quality plans, including contract reviews and product launch support
Provide timely communication and delivery of test reports to customers
Investigate quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Develop and control inspection plans for molding and secondary operations
Support and enforce compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems
Program and utilize inspection equipment including:
CMM (PC-DMIS)
Micro-Vu systems
Optical comparators
Hand-held measuring tools
Perform and support quality testing and validation activities
Lead, train, and mentor quality team members
Collaborate with production and engineering teams to ensure quality standards are met
Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve process performance
Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer (Injection Molding) to lead quality assurance efforts and ensure the production of high-quality plastic components. This role is responsible for developing and implementing quality systems, leading inspections and testing processes, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in plastics manufacturing quality standards, inspection methodologies, and team leadership within a fast-paced production environment.