Plant Quality Engineer

Tec Group Inc; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tec Group Inc. is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer in Macomb, MI to ensure product quality, compliance, and process efficiency in our aerospace manufacturing facility.

You will analyze nonconformances, perform root cause analyses, conduct internal audits, and implement corrective actions to drive continuous improvement and meet customer standards. Responsibilities include collaborating with operations and engineering teams, leading RCCA and MRB activities, monitoring quality metrics, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field.
• 3 years of quality engineering experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with AS9100 standards, machined components, and technical drawing interpretation.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and inspection teams to ensure products meet quality and customer standards.
• Lead root cause analyses (RCCA), determine MRB dispositions, and track corrective action effectiveness.
• Monitor quality metrics, analyze data trends, and eliminate non-value-added waste to reduce product defects.
• Review drawings, customer specifications, process controls, and First Article Inspection reports for compliance.
• Conduct internal product and process audits, acting as an escort for external auditors.
• Assist with process control plans, capability evaluations, and quality documentation updates.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Organizational skills

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Role Summary:

{#role-summary path-to-node=”1″} The Plant Quality Engineer ensures product quality, compliance, and process efficiency within our aerospace manufacturing facility. This role involves cross-functional collaboration to analyze nonconformances, perform root cause analyses, conduct internal audits, and implement corrective actions to drive continuous improvement and meet customer standards.

Responsibilities:

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• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and inspection teams to ensure products meet quality and customer standards.
• Lead root cause analyses (RCCA), determine Material Review Board (MRB) dispositions, and track corrective action effectiveness.
• Monitor quality metrics, analyze data trends, and eliminate non-value-added waste to reduce product defects.
• Review drawings, customer specifications, process controls, and First Article Inspection reports for compliance.
• Conduct internal product and process audits, acting as an escort for external auditors.
• Assist with process control plans, capability evaluations, and quality documentation updates.

Qualifications:

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• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• 3 years of quality engineering experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with AS9100 standards, machined components, and technical drawing interpretation.
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and cross‑functional communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Must meet U.S. person status (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) to comply with ITAR/EAR requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

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• GD&T training and experience with dimensional inspection techniques.
• Experience with advanced quality tools and frameworks (PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, 8D, A3, Lean/Six Sigma).
• Background in New Product Introduction (NPI), program start‑ups, and formal MRB processes.