Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Description

The Quality Engineer II plays a key role in driving continuous improvement and ensuring robust quality processes within a plant-based engine assembly environment. This position coordinates quality objectives across departments, analyzes process data to identify trends and risks, and implements error-proofing solutions to enhance product and process reliability. The role requires a blend of hands-on involvement on the production floor and analytical work using advanced quality tools to support sustained quality performance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quality objectives with cross-functional departments to align goals and ensure consistent execution of quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement by developing, implementing, and maintaining error-proofing and mistake-proofing solutions in the assembly process.
• Keep leadership informed of progress, developments, risks, and pending quality issues through clear and timely communication.
• Drive quality issues to closure by using structured feedback loops, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Analyze assembly process data to identify trends, emerging concerns, and opportunities for process optimization.
• Use advanced quality tools, including PFMEAs, to ensure robust and capable assembly processes and to mitigate potential failure modes.
• Analyze Statistical Process Control (SPC) data and collaborate with manufacturing engineering to implement process improvements.
• Apply knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) operations to support dimensional accuracy and compliance.
• Facilitate and support others in the execution of quality improvement activities, including problem-solving, audits, and corrective actions.
• Work hands-on in a plant environment with engine assembly operations to monitor processes, validate improvements, and resolve issues at the source.
• Provide guidance and support to new team members on quality practices, tools, and procedures.
• Lead projects or specific quality processes as required, ensuring deliverables meet scope, schedule, and quality expectations.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience in quality engineering or a closely related field.
• Working knowledge and expanded professional experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Strong understanding of key business drivers and how quality performance impacts operational and organizational goals.
• Ability to work independently within established guidelines and policies to solve problems of moderate complexity.
• Experience coordinating quality objectives and initiatives across multiple departments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement error-proofing and mistake-proofing solutions.
• Proficiency in analyzing assembly process data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Hands-on experience with advanced quality tools such as PFMEA for process risk assessment and control.
• Experience analyzing SPC data and collaborating with manufacturing engineering to drive process improvements.
• Knowledge of GD&T principles and practical experience with CMM operations.
• Ability to facilitate and support quality improvement activities involving cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills to keep management informed of progress, issues, and corrective actions.
• Capability to provide guidance to new team members on quality tools, processes, and expectations.
• Ability to lead quality-related projects or processes as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Product knowledge of transmissions, axles, and engines.
• Experience with SPC, MSA, and PFMEA methodologies beyond basic exposure.
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment, particularly in automotive or engine assembly.
• Background in quality engineering activities such as PPAP, audits, and related documentation.
• Experience performing or supporting quality audits and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Familiarity with CMM programming or advanced measurement techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to root cause analysis.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, production, and other functional teams.

Work Environment

This role is based in a plant environment with significant hands-on involvement in engine assembly operations. The Quality Engineer works closely with production lines, manufacturing engineering, and other support functions to monitor processes and implement improvements directly on the shop floor. The position involves regular use of advanced quality tools and measurement equipment, including SPC systems, PFMEA documentation, GD&T interpretation, and CMM operations. The work setting combines office-based analytical tasks with time spent in the assembly area observing processes, collecting data, and engaging with production teams. The environment is fast-paced and focused on continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and adherence to established procedures and quality standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Livonia, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $36.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Livonia,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

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