Quality Engineer

MARS Solutions Group is looking for an experienced Quality Engineer located in Milwaukee, WI. Our client is an established manufacturing company specializing in contract metal stamping and value-added manufacturing solutions. They serve industries including automotive, electric vehicles, agriculture, and cookware, and are looking for a hands-on Quality Engineer to support manufacturing quality, continuous improvement, and customer requirements.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support manufacturing quality engineering activities within a metal stamping and manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, Gage R&R, root cause analysis, and manufacturing process improvement. This individual will work closely with production, manufacturing engineering, and customers to resolve quality issues, improve process stability, and support new product introductions.

This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. The Quality Engineer will serve as the primary technical quality engineering resource, working independently in a collaborative, hands-on manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

Quality Engineering & New Product Introduction

Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities and prepare/maintain PPAP documentation.

Develop and maintain PFMEAs and Control Plans.

Conduct Gage R&R studies, process capability analysis, and process stability assessments.

Support production trials, new product introductions, and safe launch activities.

Ensure manufacturing processes meet customer quality requirements and specifications.

Manufacturing Quality & Problem-Solving

Work directly with production teams to identify, investigate, and resolve quality issues.

Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Analyze quality data and apply statistical methods to improve manufacturing processes.

Support the management of nonconforming materials and Material Review Board (MRB) activities.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve process performance.

Customer & Quality System Support

Respond to customer quality concerns and support complaint resolution.

Ensure customer-specific quality requirements are understood and addressed.

Support the organization's certified Quality Management System (QMS).

Participate in internal quality audits and support quality compliance activities.

Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, production, and other departments to maintain product quality.

Required Technical Skills

Strong hands-on experience in manufacturing Quality Engineering.

Experience with APQP and PPAP documentation.

Knowledge of PFMEA, FMEA, and Control Plans.

Experience with Gage R&R and measurement system analysis.

Strong root cause analysis and corrective action experience.

Understanding of SPC, statistical analysis, and process capability.

Experience supporting ISO 9001 and/or IATF-certified manufacturing environments.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Experience Requirements:

Minimum of 3+ years of relevant Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

Experience supporting production processes, quality improvement, and customer requirements.

Ability to work independently and manage technical quality engineering responsibilities.

Metal stamping experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Experience in automotive suppliers, metal fabrication, machining, or related manufacturing environments is also welcome.

Preferred Industry Experience

Metal Stamping

Automotive Manufacturing

Contract Manufacturing

Metal Fabrication

Machining and Engineered Assemblies

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, OR Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).

Relevant quality certifications and internal auditor experience are preferred.

Strong practical knowledge of manufacturing quality tools and methodologies.

Additional Details:

Location: Milwaukee, WI 53223

Schedule: Monday through Friday, typically 8:00 AM 4:30 PM, with some flexibility for an earlier start.

Duration: DIRECT HIRE

About MARS Solutions Group:

MARS Solutions Group provides a range of opportunities for meaningful work by understanding that employment fit is a combination of people, process, and technology. We leverage our experienced and compassionate team to bring humanity to matching you with the right advanced technology role, and stay connected with you to help you attain your professional goals.