Quality Engineer

Belcan Corporation; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan Corporation in Livonia, MI is seeking a Quality Engineer to develop and manage quality plans for customer programs and to apply robust inspection controls. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and process effectiveness.

The role requires an Associate Degree with 3 years of quality experience, with preferred Bachelor's degree and ASQ certification. The position involves APQP activities, supplier quality support, and continual improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in a relevant manufacturing or technical field.
• 3 years of related quality experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in technically related field preferred.
• ASQ certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive quality plans to assure program quality objectives and customer requirements are satisfied.
• Support ISO 9001 compliance within assigned sites.
• Participate in APQP to develop and maintain program-specific control plans and documentation.
• Assist in supplier qualification and resolve supplier quality issues.
• Support incoming, in-process, and End of Line inspection and testing activities.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

Quality mgmt system

ISO 9001

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

ASQ certification (preferred)

Tools

None specified

Job description

Description: Job Title: Quality Engineer
Location: Livonia, MI
Zip Code: 48150
Pay Rate: $29.81 - $31.31/hr.
Keyword's: #Livoniajobs; #QualityEngineerjobs; #INDSUB;
Start Date: Immediate

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay rate of $29.81 - $31.31/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Job Summary

The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, controlling, and assuring quality processes and product requirements are executed for a given customer program, including applicable site-specific requirements. The role will develop, control, and apply inspection procedures and controls that allow for the determination and evaluation of risk. The Quality Engineer will employ tools and techniques to resolve deficient quality processes and resulting output.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive quality plans to assure program quality objectives and customer requirements are satisfied and train affected personnel on quality plan elements.
• Support International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 compliance within assigned sites.
• Participate in the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process with the objective of developing and maintaining program specific control plans and related documentation.
• Assist in the assessment and selection process of suppliers, including resolving supplier quality issues when necessary.
• Support as necessary incoming, in-process, and End of Line (EOL) inspection and testing, including equipment calibration or verification.
• Track and resolve quality issues with customers and suppliers, including managing Material Review Board (MRB) and Return to Vendor (RTV) process and product disposition.
• Approve and submit first article Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) in support of program requirements for suppliers and customers.
• Perform problem solving and continual improvement activities where process or product quality is deficient.
• Perform written and verbal reporting and communication, present quality presentations as required and participate in internal and external meetings.
• Support reporting Quality of Service (QOS) metrics for assigned operating group and programs.

Education and Experience (required)

• Associates Degree in a relevant manufacturing or technical field.
• 3 years of related quality experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education and Experience (preferred)

• Bachelor"s Degree in technically related field.
• American Society of Quality (ASQ) certification.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (required)

• Experience in APQP process preparation of PPAP documentation including submission to customer and a thorough understanding of problem-solving and quality improvement tools and techniques.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings, related specifications and requirements and communicate them to the cross-function team.
• Working knowledge of a quality management system its implementation and associated documentation requirements with the ability to plan, control and assure quality processes and product in accordance with quality plan and customer requirement.
• Understanding of the audit process including planning, preparation, execution, reporting results and follow-up.
• Ability to interact professionally on a technical level with all company functional groups, suppliers, customers, and demonstration of strong PC skills.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (preferred)

• Knowledge of second stage vehicle conversion and upfit of vehicles.
• Knowledge of manufacturing engineering skills.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.