Quality Engineer

Spectrum Control; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

4/10 work schedule

Job summary

Spectrum Control in Ann Arbor, MI, is seeking a Quality Engineer to support product and process quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction. This role provides technical support across Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing, using data-driven methods such as SPC to identify and resolve issues.

The engineer will help ensure contract requirements are met and will contribute to quality system effectiveness, internal audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Quality, or a related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing on inspection and sampling plans.
• Develop and improve inspection systems using SPC and data analysis.
• Support quality systems development, auditing, and corrective actions.
• Lead root cause analyses and document corrective actions (8D, 5-Why, A-3).
• Analyze quality data to identify risk reduction and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to control processes and address variation.

Skills

SPC/data analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality systems

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Quality, or related technical discipline

Tools

8D / 5-Why / A-3 methods

Auditing

Job description

At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend. We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and completing broadly defined quality engineering assignments and small projects that support product and process quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction. This role provides technical support across Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing; uses data-driven methods such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) and structured problem solving to identify and resolve quality issues; and helps ensure customer and contractual requirements are consistently met in a high-mix electronics manufacturing environment. The Quality Engineer also supports quality system effectiveness, internal audits, corrective action, and continuous improvement initiatives at the Ann Arbor, MI facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide technical support to Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing regarding product and process inspection, audit requirements, sampling plans, process controls, and statistical applications.
• Set up, develop, and continuously improve inspection systems, methods, and techniques using data analysis, SPC, auditing, and other appropriate quality tools.
• Support development, implementation, and maintenance of quality systems, procedures, and controls; assist with systems auditing to verify compliance and effectiveness.
• Provide technical support to Purchasing regarding supplier capability, quality status, inspection and test methods, supplier-related nonconformance, and resolution of quality issues.
• Lead or support root cause analysis and prepare corrective action documentation using structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, 5-Why, and A-3.
• Maintain accurate and current quality system documentation, records, procedures, work instructions, and other controlled quality information.
• Conduct internal quality audits and support audit preparation, reporting, corrective actions, and timely follow-up to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Analyze quality trends, inspection results, process data, and other performance indicators to identify opportunities for risk reduction, defect prevention, and process improvement.
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to establish effective process controls, address sources of variation, and support improvements in quality, yield, and consistency.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customer Quality organizations to ensure key characteristics, technical requirements, and contractual quality expectations are understood and met.
• Validate the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions; monitor results and communicate lessons learned and best practices across applicable processes and teams.
• Support quality initiatives associated with new product introduction, process changes, customer requirements, and other activities that may affect product or process quality.
• Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement and team facilitation activities focused on reducing variation, preventing defects, and strengthening process capability.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Quality, or a related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in engineering, quality, manufacturing, mathematics, statistics, or a closely related technical field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functional teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in electronics or electronic component manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of electronic component manufacturing processes, inspection methods, and process controls.
• Knowledge and understanding of IPC-610, ISO 9001, and AS 9100 requirements.
• Knowledge of quality systems, quality engineering techniques, process control, SPC, auditing, corrective action, and team facilitation methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based quality systems or other business applications.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification preferred, or willingness to pursue certification.
• Knowledge or experience with MIL SPC 38534.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Data-driven decision making and statistical analysis.
• Structured problem solving, root cause analysis, and corrective action effectiveness.
• Quality systems and internal auditing.
• Cross-functional collaboration and technical communication.
• Customer-focused approach to quality requirements and issue resolution.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

On-site role based at Spectrum Control’s manufacturing facility in Ann Arbor, MI. Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment, with regular interaction with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, inspection, and testing functions. Requires the ability to work effectively in a hands‑on manufacturing setting and respond to quality issues as they arise.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Spectrum Control combines engineering expertise, innovation and manufacturing excellence to enable mission-critical solutions. Designed to solve complex problems in signal modulation and transmission, Spectrum Control solutions enable high quality product performance in the military and government, space, commercial, aerospace, security, medical, industrial and communications industries. Through proven experience and innovation, Spectrum Control delivers reliable solutions for the most rugged environments in the world – and beyond. Our team works to understand each customer’s needs at every level, which leads to long‑term partnerships with our customers that transcend transactions and projects, helping to drive ongoing value at all levels of an organization. Spectrum Control operates by the following guiding principles: safety, integrity, respect, ethics, trust and continuous improvement. Spectrum Control is dedicated to delivering highly‑engineered, reliable products that help save, enhance and protect lives. The company employs a secure, trusted, innovative, empowered and resilient environment to collaborate across the organization to deliver impactful results to our customers. Founded in 1981, Spectrum Control brought together the power of several trusted brands and formed a uniquely capable partner for RF/microwave, electromagnetic, and security solutions. Over the past 70 years, the company’s engineers and technologists have led the way in creating high‑quality solutions for demanding environments everywhere. Today, Spectrum Control's team includes 1,300+ people working across 14 design/manufacturing centers in North America and Europe.