Production Quality Engineer

ThunderSoft; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Detroit is seeking a Manufacturing / Production Quality Engineer to ensure high-quality standards in manufacturing embedded systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in quality assurance, process control, and root-cause analysis, specifically in electronics. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field is required.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in manufacturing quality engineering or production quality assurance.
• Strong knowledge of quality standards and methodologies (ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).
• Proficiency with root-cause analysis and statistical process control.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure product quality during manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain quality control plans and inspection procedures.
• Perform root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions for production issues.

Skills

Manufacturing quality assurance

Process control

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Minitab

JMP

SAP QM

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Manufacturing / Production Quality Engineer to support production operations and ensure the quality and reliability of high-performance embedded systems. The role involves implementing quality standards, monitoring production processes, analyzing defects, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing quality assurance, process control, and root-cause analysis in electronics or embedded systems production.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure product quality during manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans, inspection procedures, and testing protocols.
• Perform root-cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for production issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure design specifications are met.
• Conduct audits of production processes, assembly lines, and supplier components to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Support first article inspection (FAI), product qualification, and yield improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production data, identify trends, and recommend process improvements to enhance product reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to safety, regulatory, and security standards in all manufacturing operations.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation, including inspection records, reports, and corrective action logs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of experience in manufacturing quality engineering or production quality assurance in electronics, embedded systems, or high-reliability products.
• Strong knowledge of quality standards and methodologies (ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, IPC standards).
• Hands-on experience with production inspection, testing, and validation techniques.
• Proficiency with root-cause analysis, problem-solving tools, and statistical process control (SPC).
• Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience with embedded system or PCB manufacturing.
• Familiarity with process improvement initiatives, DFMEA, PFMEA, or reliability testing.
• Knowledge of supply chain quality audits and supplier development.
• Exposure to regulated industries.
• Experience with quality management software and data analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP, SAP QM).