Quality Engineer

Kapco Metal Stamping; Badger; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Profit Sharing

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Onsite Wellness Center

Job summary

Kapco Metal Stamping in Grafton, WI is seeking a Quality Engineer to support inspection needs and maintain internal customer relationships across manufacturing. The role includes quality lab support, inspections, analysis, testing and documentation.

You will participate in APQP, PPAP, GD&T interpretation, and control plan development, while addressing non-conformances and leading continuous improvement efforts as needed.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment with APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, PPAP, SPC and GD&T.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; Industrial or Mechanical preferred. ASQ CQE/CQA desirable.
• Auditing experience (ISO 9000 and TS 16949) and structured problem-solving skills (Six Sigma Green Belt or similar)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with internal manufacturing customers to address inspection needs.
• Communicate results and solutions effectively for inspection projects and support the quality lab (inspections, analysis, testing, documentation).
• Participate in APQP, Advanced Product Quality Planning; prepare PPAP documentation per customer requirements.
• Interpret GD&T prints, lead control plans, evaluate parts/processes for non-conformances, drive corrective actions.

Job description

Kapco Metal Stamping is the Midwest’s premier contract manufacturer of metal components, trusted by some of the world’s biggest brands to make precision metal parts. Kapco’s constant investment in modern, state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge technology sets us apart from other manufacturers in the industry and helps us deliver the highest quality products to their partners.

Alongside our metal stamping, fabrication, welding, and machining capabilities, Kapco has built a lasting reputation for our family culture based upon six core values: Innovation, Attitude, Integrity, Impact, Accountability, and Safety.

Today, Kapco employs over 600 employees across our family of companies, and we are looking to add to our fast-growing team!

If you are driven to succeed with a passion for the professional growth and development of others, our employee-focused company may have the right opportunity for you! Kapco is looking for a Quality Engineer to join our Grafton, WI team. The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with manufacturing and production internal customers to address inspection needs. Communicate results and solutions in an effective and efficient manner for inspection projects and provide overall support in the quality lab including inspections, analysis, testing, documentation and recordkeeping.

Primary Responsibilities:

• lnvolved in New Product Development
• Participates in Advanced Product Quality Planning
• Prepares Product Part Approval Process documentation to the customers' requirements for new product submissions
• Interprets customer GD&T print requirements
• Communicates with suppliers or customers on quality and print related issues
• Prepares and directs the Control Plan document system
• May perform Quality lnspector's duties and responsibilities
• Evaluates parts or processes and reports any non-conformances
• Utilizes the system for control of Non-conforming materials and processes and Corrective and Preventive Action
• Investigates and documents 8D formatted corrective actions
• Promotes and participates on continuous improvement teams, as needed
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of experience in quality engineering and related disciplines including implementing and applying quality tools (APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, PPAP, SPC, GD&T) and problem-solving techniques (8D, 5-Why, etc.) in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• ASQ CQE or CQA desirable
• Auditor experience (ISO 9000 and TS 16949)
• Structured problem-solving experience (Six Sigma Green Belt or Shainin Red "X" Journeyman) desired.

About Kapco Metal Stamping

Kapco is known for investing in its people and creating a culture of engagement, and is equally as committed to giving back to the community. As an employee, you can expect a goal-oriented compensation structure, excellent benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K, Profit Sharing, Vacation, Paid Holidays, an Onsite Wellness Center and Gym Membership. Building on employees’ skill sets and growing them as individuals is a top priority at Kapco. The Kacmarcik Center for Human Performance is focused specifically on delivering an exclusive and proprietary in-house training curriculum designed to develop employees along their career path.

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