Quality Engineer

Eotech; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eotech in Plymouth Charter Township, Michigan is seeking a Quality Engineer I to support the Quality Management System and ensure customer requirements are met. You will participate in process audits, develop quality metrics, and assist in continual improvement initiatives.

The role collaborates with design, manufacturing and program teams to drive corrective actions, analyze data, and maintain ISO documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Quality, Industrial, Mechanical or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years quality-focused experience; manufacturing environment preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt is a major plus; ISO knowledge is beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Quality Management System and ISO documentation.
• Interface with customers to understand requirements and expectations.
• Conduct process audits and publish QA metrics and statistics.
• Support corrective actions and root-cause analyses for quality issues.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing for process improvements.
• Assist with IQC tests and product/test evaluations when needed.

Skills

Quality principles

Statistical analysis

Interpersonal skills

Documentation & reporting

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SPC

Pareto analysis

CAR system

Database reporting tools

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTIONPosition Title: Quality Engineer I Dept: Product Assurance & Quality AssuranceClassification: Exempt, Indirect Approved By: Human ResourcesREPORTING RELATIONSHIPSPosition Reports To: Product Assurance & Quality Assurance Manager / DirectorPositions Supervised: NonePOSITION PURPOSETo understand customer requirements and ensure the organization is meeting or exceeding customer expectations. The quality engineer will be responsible for executing and maintaining the Quality Management System which meets the ISO standard. The quality engineer will also support or lead quality improvement initiatives, including various tests as needed.The quality engineer monitors how the system is performing. This will include periodic process audits and the publication of statistics regarding company performance against quality standards.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIESUtilize quality expertise to interface between the organization and customers to proactively assure customer needs and expectations are satisfied.Provide support to others and educate teams toward enhanced quality audit methods.Drive implementation of quality management system and maintain quality documents (i.e. manuals, procedures).Prepare documentation for product / process improvements, which includes process reviews, statistical analyses, QA reports and quality and/or manufacturing work instruction procedures.Provide expertise in Quality Assurance to manufacturing/process engineering to support their continuous improvement activities like process control charts on specified parameters or process steps as tools to show areas for improvement.Interface with internal design and manufacturing personnel as well as program managers, supplier quality and supply chain functions. Assist in technical quality requirements, as needed.Participate in the internal Quality System Audit program for the organization. Facilitate the investigation and elimination of quality problems and follow up on corrective actions.Develop and analyze statistical data affecting product quality. Provide support in developing process capability, process control plans, analysis of sub-standard conditions.Participate in all aspects of product development and launch activities throughout the organization. Efforts should target meeting customer expectations.Support team toward maintaining ISO certification.Ensure timely completion of the MRB process and disposition of product. Issue corrective actions as needed.JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTSEssential education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilitiesEducation and Experience:Bachelors degree in Engineering; Quality, Industrial, Mechanical or related field preferredMinimum of 1 - 2 years quality focused experienceMinimum of 2 years applicable experience in a manufacturing environmentKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Possesses and applies a basic knowledge of quality principles, practices and procedures.Working knowledge of quality tools (i.e. SPC, Pareto, sampling, CAR, database collection & reporting tools).Basic ability to assess and troubleshoot NCM or process issues.Experience in the use of statistics in a development and manufacturing environmentAcademic emphasis or industry experience in statistical analysis, problem solving and reliability engineering is desiredAssist with implementing quality assurance strategies for manufacturing, including planning, evaluating and analyzing process monitor data & reporting QA metric results.Assist with Product test & evaluations when needed including IQC tasks.Technical background in product/process quality improvement initiatives, root cause analyses, failure investigation and corrective actions of quality issues and process control chartsAbility to interact with cross-functional teams & use effective communication interpersonal skillsGeneral knowledge of the details within a Product Lifecycle ProcessDemonstrated ability to successfully multi-task in fast paced manufacturing environment.Six Sigma Green Belt is a major plusExperience with the ISO Standard is a major plusMust have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as good organizational skills to present information in an understandable format to multiple organizational levels.Personal computer skills using Windows OS and MS Office, database applications is required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND HEALTH AND SAFETYPhysical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.Environmental Conditions:The environmental conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to noise and vibration. The noise level in the HQ work environment is usually quiet.Health and Safety Conditions:While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to lasers.NOTE: These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job. Individuals assigned to perform tasks defined in this job description that are controlled by the ISO program have the authority, consent and responsibility to carry out those tasks as defined in the program.