Quality Engineer

Tom Trese; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

401k Match

PTO and Holidays Plan

Job summary

Tom Trese in Sault Ste Marie, MI, is seeking a Quality Engineer to support manufacturing operations in maintaining quality systems and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 3+ years of quality engineering experience, preferably within a manufacturing setting.

The role involves developing inspection plans, leading corrective actions, and collaborating with suppliers to ensure high product quality. Benefits include competitive compensation, health insurance, 401k match, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience working with internal and external customers.
• Familiarity with PFMEA and Control Plans.

Responsibilities

• Support quality activities across manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain inspection plans for new and existing products.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Conduct vendor audits and supplier quality activities.

Skills

Six Sigma methodologies

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Lean Manufacturing

Quality Engineering

Process Capability Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

A medical instrument manufacturing company in Sault Ste Marie, MI is looking to hire two Quality Engineers for their local plant. The company is growing and makes orthopedic surgical instruments for the medical industry. (Think surgical instruments that are hand or robot held and cut muscle, drill through bone, etc.)

Position Overview

The Quality Engineer will support manufacturing operations by developing and maintaining quality systems, leading process improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This individual will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers to maintain high product quality and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support quality activities across manufacturing operations
• Develop and maintain inspection plans for new and existing products
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) and New Product Release Reviews
• Lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Support and facilitate process and product validation activities
• Develop and maintain PFMEA and Control Plans
• Conduct process capability and statistical analysis
• Develop and maintain Statistical Process Control (SPC) programs
• Perform Gage R&R and Measurement System Analysis
• Evaluate and improve inspection methods and quality procedures
• Program and support inspection equipment
• Conduct vendor audits and supplier quality activities
• Support internal and external customer audits
• Develop and update work instructions and quality documentation
• Train employees on quality procedures and inspection standards
• Collaborate with suppliers and customers to standardize inspection processes

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience working with internal and external customers
• Experience using multiple types of precision measuring equipment

Technical Knowledge

• Six Sigma methodologies
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Lean Manufacturing
• PFMEA and Control Plans

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401k Match
• PTO and Holidays Plan
• Opportunity to join a growing company impacting thousands around the world by providing needed surgical instruments