Onsite Quality Engineer - Hands-On Problem Solver & Growth

MMI Engineered Solutions; Saline (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee referral bonus

Growth opportunities

Job summary

MMI Engineered Solutions in Saline, MI is seeking a Junior Quality Engineer to monitor processes, support corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement on the production floor.

You will partner with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to contain nonconforming material, perform audits, and help with root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone. This role is full-time, onsite at our Saline facility.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Quality, or a related field, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing or quality, preferably in an automotive or similar production environment.
• Understanding of quality inspection techniques and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand basic GD&T.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and problem-solving methods.
• Familiarity with Control Plans, Layered Process Audits (LPA), and basic SPC.
• Experience using measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Monitor manufacturing processes and products to ensure compliance with customer and quality requirements.
• Perform product, process, and layered process audits and verify adherence to Control Plans, Standard Work, and quality alerts.
• Identify and contain quality issues, including nonconforming material, scrap, rework, and production defects.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions using tools such as 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone.
• Assist with customer complaints, warranty investigations, GP12, Safe Launch, and other containment activities.
• Review quality data and trends to identify opportunities for defect reduction and process improvement.
• Verify error-proofing devices, fixtures, and measurement equipment are functioning properly and support calibration activities.
• Maintain quality records, audit results, customer scorecards, and other required documentation.
• Support operator training on quality requirements and workmanship standards.
• Participate in customer, internal, and third-party audits as needed.
• Communicate quality concerns to Production and Management and support verification of corrective actions.

Skills

Quality control

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Communication

Reading GD&T

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology / Manufacturing Technology / Quality

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

MMI Engineered Solutions in Saline, MI is seeking a Junior Quality Engineer to monitor processes, support corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement on the production floor.

You will partner with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to contain nonconforming material, perform audits, and help with root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone. This role is full-time, onsite at our Saline facility.