Quality Engineer

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.); Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.) is seeking a quality-focused engineer to review prints, drawings, and specifications to ensure design intent and drafting standards are met. You will document inspection results, analyze production data for quality metrics, and support problem resolution with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Quality/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering and at least 1 year in manufacturing, with strong measurement tool proficiency and ability to read

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is required.
• At least 1 year of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting is required.
• Proficient with measurement tools and equipment (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints for metal manufacture.
• Strong reporting and communication skills for QA records.

Responsibilities

• Review prints, specs, and drawings to ensure design intent and drafting standards.
• Document inspection results and deviations; collect and analyze production data for quality metrics.
• Evaluate medium-complexity processing methods to meet customer requirements; suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to resolve quality issues and support customers.
• Address customer complaints with timely quality interventions and on-site visits when needed.
• Prepare PPAP-related documentation such as ISIRs, certifications, and control plans.
• Support first production runs and participate in FMEA and control plan activities.
• Assist with inspection and data tabulation of materials, product quality, and reliability.
• Contribute to compliance and continuous improvement through quality audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality tools

Mathematics

Product status

Reporting

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Reviews prints, specifications, and drawings for design intent and drafting standards. Evaluates dimensions, datum, and tolerances that affect fit, functions, durability, functional gauging, and product assessment. Conducts inspections and tests on products and materials to ensure they meet specifications.
• Documents inspection results and any deviations from quality standards. Collects and analyzes production data for quality metric tracking. Assists production with problem resolution.
• Evaluates processing methods of moderate complexity to determine if methods planned will be capable of producing products to meet customer requirements on a continuing basis. Makes suggestions for process improvements.
• Collaborates with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and customer concerns. Provides technical support to the customer and internal engineering staff. Promotes employee understanding of customer quality requirements, basic workmanship standards, and MEC quality systems.
• Assists with addressing customer complaints and quality concerns in a timely and effective manner. Provides customer support through visitation to their manufacturing or design locations. Investigates customer issues related to product quality.
• Prepares and submits documentation as required by customer (associated Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) information, warrants, Control plan, Initial Sample Inspection Report (ISIR), raw material certifications, finishing certifications, and others).
• Supports first production runs for proper quality and process controls and initial sample inspection report. Participates in performing failure mode and effects of analysis and control plan.
• Assists workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product or process quality and reliability.
• Supports aspects of compliance and continuous improvement through quality audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Requirements

• Proficiency with quality inspection tools and equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to the degree necessary.
• Ability to determine product status based on test and inspection results.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints as applicable to the manufacturing of metals.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field required.

Experience Requirements

• One year of experience engineering in a manufacturing setting.