Quality Engineer

Triton Metal Products; Island Park (IN); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation

Weekly pay

Snap pay

Descripción de la vacante

Triton Metal Products in Hamilton, IN is seeking a Quality Engineer to support the Quality Management System and daily production activities. The role focuses on defect prevention, scrap reduction, and FPY improvement across fabrication processes including laser cutting, forming, machining, welding, and coating.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in manufacturing quality, strong GD&T knowledge, and experience with PPAP/APQP, MSA, and capability studies.

Formación

• 3+ years in a manufacturing quality role, preferably metal fabrication
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and customer-specific quality requirements
• Solid understanding of GD&T, drawings, and fabrication prints
• Experience with PPAP, APQP, MSA and capability studies
• Familiarity with welding, machining, laser cutting, press brake, powder coating processes
• Proficient in data analysis and quality software; SolidWorks Inspection preferred

Responsabilidades

• Maintain and improve QMS compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and customer requirements
• Develop and control quality documents: work instructions, process flows, inspection plans and PFMEAs
• Support internal/external audits, corrective actions, and verification
• Conduct process audits and layered process audits across production areas
• Identify QMS gaps and drive cross-functional improvements
• Lead PPAP documentation and verification per customer requirements
• Participate in APQP, PFMEA updates, and pre-launch readiness
• Provide daily technical quality support to production and assist with inspection methods

Conocimientos

Quality data analysis

Root cause analysis

Audit coordination

Documentation

Herramientas

FARO Arm/CMM

Descripción del empleo

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Quality Engineer

TRITON METAL PRODUCTS INC., Hamilton, IN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3084

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Reports To: Quality Group Lead

Location: Hamilton, IN

Role

The Quality Engineer supports Triton’s Quality Management System and daily production activities by developing process controls, creating structured problem solving, improving inspection methods, and ensuring compliance with internal and external customer requirements. This role focuses on defect prevention, reduction of scrap and rework, and improvement of first pass yield across fabrication processes including laser cutting, press brake forming, CNC machining, manual machining, welding, powder coating, assembly, and shipping.

Quality Management System (QMS) Support

• Maintain and improve compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and customer-specific requirements.
• Develop, update, and control quality documentation, including work instructions, process flows, inspection plans, control plans, and PFMEAs.
• Support internal and external audits, including audit preparation, execution, corrective action management, and follow-up verification.
• Conduct process audits and layered process audits across all production areas.
• Identify gaps in the QMS and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement systemic improvements.

Procedure Development and Improvement

• Develop and improve quality procedures to enhance process consistency, reliability, and compliance.
• Work with Engineering and Operations to implement standardized methods for fabrication, forming, machining, welding, powder coating, and assembly processes.
• Support introduction of new processes, equipment, fixturing, and inspection methods.

Data Collection, Monitoring & Analysis

• Collect, analyze, and report quality metrics including scrap, rework, internal PPM, FPY, and defect trends.
• Conduct data-driven investigations and build Pareto charts, SPC charts, capability studies (Cp/Cpk), and trend analyses.
• Present weekly quality performance metrics to Leadership, highlighting risks and improvement opportunities.
• Support Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) tracking, reporting, and reduction initiatives.

Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)

• Lead structured problem solving using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other industry-standard methods.
• Facilitate cross-functional root cause analysis related to internal defects, customer complaints, supplier issues, or process failures.
• Implement durable corrective actions and verify long-term effectiveness.
• Manage and close corrective action requests (CARs), supplier corrective actions (SCARs), and internal NCRs.

Production Support

• Provide daily technical support to production areas for quality concerns, print interpretation, inspection escalation, and process deviations.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections for fabricated, machined, welded, and coated components as needed.
• Support operators in understanding inspection methods, defect criteria, and drawing/ GD&T interpretation.
• Participate in weld quality reviews, destructive testing, powder coat thickness/adhesion checks, and material verification.
• Collaborate with Supervisors and Engineers to troubleshoot equipment, fixturing, or process issues affecting quality.

Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)

• Prepare and maintain PPAP documentation per customer requirements, including:
  Control Plans, Process Flows, PFMEAs, MSA, GR&R studies, Capability Studies, First Article Inspections (FAI), IMDS, and other required elements.
• Review and validate measurement results and ensure PPAP packages meet customer expectations before submission.

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)

• Participate in new product and engineering change reviews to ensure smooth product launches.
• Identify potential risks through PFMEA updates and implement preventive controls.
• Validate new processes, weld fixtures, brake tooling, laser programs, and inspections prior to release.
• Assign and track pre-launch action items to ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing quality role (metal fabrication strongly preferred).
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and customer-specific quality requirements.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, and fabrication prints.
• Experience with PPAP, APQP, MSA, Capability, and structured problem solving.
• Familiarity with welding, machining, laser cutting, press brake, and powder coating processes.
• Experience with FARO Arm/CMM or similar metrology systems preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to gather, interpret, and present data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail, organization, and documentation.
• Proficiency with MS Office, quality software, and SolidWorks Inspection (preferred).
• Represent Triton professionally with customers, suppliers, partners, and auditors.
• Communicate quality concerns, alerts, and improvements to operators, group leads, and supervisors.
• Collaborate effectively with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Leadership teams.
• Evaluate new gauge requirements for accuracy, suitability, and GR&R acceptability prior to procurement.
• Performance & attendance bonuses (if applicable).
• 401(k) with company match after 60 days.
• Paid holidays & vacation.
• Personal time.
• Weekly pay.
• Snap pay.

Why Join Us?

• We invest in your growth with on-the-job training and development
• Clear paths for promotion and advancement
• Be part of a team that makes a meaningful difference in lives

If you have any questions, please call 260-488-1800.

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