Quality Engineer

Flex-N-Gate; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/vision/life insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate in Battle Creek, MI is seeking a Quality Engineer to advance plant-wide quality initiatives and maintain PPAP processes. You will evaluate improvement techniques, report on quality systems, and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities include data collection (SPC), calibration program support, and ensuring compliance with ISO/IATF standards. Strong analytical, communication, and project-management skills are essential to drive

Qualifications

• Certified Quality Engineer certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer issues; review customer testing requirements and ensure that systems are in place to meet them.
• Work with suppliers to ensure testing requirements are being met and oversee PPAP process.
• Ensure production is producing quality product to specifications.
• Support upkeep of the calibration system; maintain records, ensure gages and equipment are calibrated within required time.
• Provide support onsite to customer/suppliers as needed.
• Support prototype builds (document according to prototype checklist inspection process).
• Collect SPC data and report monthly; work with manufacturing on process improvements.
• Support manufacturing in the development of job instructions and procedures.
• Document all activities as required.
• Provide support and maintain compliance with all company guidelines, union contracts, International Quality Standards (e.g., ISO, IATF, etc.) and all applicable government regulations and standards.
• Define and implement “Customer indicators” to monitor the satisfaction level of the customer and report back to management.
• Make decisions with regard to disposition of non‑conforming material and ensure that proper containment and follow‑up is done.
• Perform additional assignments per manager’s direction.
• Advise on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures.

Skills

Customer Focus

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Work

Time Management

Analytical GDT/Blueprint reading

Engineering specifications

Development and Continual Learning

Research and Analysis

Decision Making

Education

Certified Quality Engineer

Tools

Microsoft Office

Statistical Software

Job description

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard‑working and skilled individuals.

Summary

The Quality Engineer supports and promotes plant‑wide quality improvement efforts. Lead and maintain PPAP Process and supporting functions. Evaluate and develop improvement techniques for quality and reliability. Maintain and report on the quality management systems using Process Audits (Layered, Flex‑N‑Gate, Customer required, Control plan audits). Works with employees, suppliers and customers to produce quality products that meet or exceed the customer and plant’s requirements. Coordinates Corrective Action and Continuous Quality Improvement.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Development and Continual Learning
• Research and Analysis
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Providing Consultation
• Planning and Organizing
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Accountability and Dependability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Analytical GDT/Blueprint reading
• Engineering specifications and understanding

Job Duties

• Handle customer issues; review customer testing requirements and ensure that systems are in place to meet them.
• Work with suppliers to ensure testing requirements are being met and oversee PPAP process.
• Ensure production is producing quality product to specifications.
• Support upkeep of the calibration system; maintain records, ensure gages and equipment are calibrated within required time.
• Provide support onsite to customer/suppliers as needed.
• Support prototype builds (document according to prototype checklist inspection process).
• Collect SPC data and report monthly; work with manufacturing on process improvements.
• Support manufacturing in the development of job instructions and procedures.
• Document all activities as required.
• Provide support and maintain compliance with all company guidelines, union contracts, International Quality Standards (e.g., ISO, IATF, etc.) and all applicable government regulations and standards.
• Define and implement “Customer indicators” to monitor the satisfaction level of the customer and report back to management.
• Make decisions with regard to disposition of non‑conforming material and ensure that proper containment and follow‑up is done.
• Perform additional assignments per manager’s direction.
• Advise on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures.

Requirements

• Preferred Certified Quality Engineer Certificate
• Preferred 3‑5 years’ of related work experience.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma
• Knowledge of production process, machines, tools, including design and uses.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office and the use of statistical software.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Must be a highly motivated, service‑oriented and team‑oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required.
• Troubleshooting ability is required.
• Strong decision making and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated good internal and external customer service skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• GDT/Blueprint reading.
• Engineering specifications and understanding.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Extensive safety training, new‑hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”

“Lots of growth opportunity.”

“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex‑N‑Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.