Quality Engineer

W.E. Hoban Company; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

W.E. Hoban Company in Wisconsin is seeking a Quality Engineer to support customer quality requirements, investigate complaints, and manage inspection plans and data.

You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, and Production to resolve quality issues and introduce new products. The role requires strong analytical and organizational skills, experience with GD&T, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, CAPA, and familiarity with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate technical information.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); ERP experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T preferred.
• Familiarity with PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, CAPA, and Root Cause Analysis preferred.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality management systems preferred.
• Experience with metrology equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support customer quality requirements, including regulatory compliance.
• Investigate and assist in resolving quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Create and maintain inspection plans, quality docs, and data.
• Assist with measurement programming and metrology activities.
• Support PPAP documentation and submissions.
• Evaluate supplier quality and development initiatives.
• Participate in internal quality audits and continuous improvement.
• Analyze data and recommend corrective actions to improve quality.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, and Production to resolve quality concerns.
• Perform part inspections and documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Technical communication

Independence

Cross functional collaboration

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Reading drawings

Tools

Hexagon portable measuring arm

Vision inspection systems

Metrology equipment

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job Requirements

• Support customer quality requirements, including compliance with RoHS, REACH, Proposition 65, and other applicable customer or regulatory requirements.
• Investigate and assist in resolving customer complaints, supplier quality issues, and warranty claims through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Create and maintain inspection plans, quality documentation, and associated inspection data.
• Support measurement programming and inspection activities using metrology equipment, including the Hexagon portable measuring arm and other inspection systems, as needed.
• Assist with the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), including documentation, dimensional layouts, and customer submissions.
• Evaluate supplier quality performance and support supplier development initiatives.
• Participate in internal quality audits and continuous improvement activities.
• Analyze quality data and recommend corrective or preventive actions to improve product quality and manufacturing processes.
• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, and Production to resolve quality concerns and support new product introductions.
• Perform part inspections and dimensional verification as needed to support production and customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate quality records and complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to identify root causes and recommend effective solutions.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate technical information.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with ERP systems preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T preferred.
• Working knowledge of quality tools and methodologies, including PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, CAPA, and Root Cause Analysis preferred.
• Experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems preferred.
• Experience with IATF 16949 Quality Management Systems preferred.
• Experience with Portable Measuring Arms, Vision Inspection systems, or other metrology equipment preferred.