Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Emerge; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerge is recruiting a Quality Engineer near Cleveland, OH to support manufacturing quality processes. Ideal candidates will have experience in IATF 16949 and a background in engineering, particularly in plastics or rubber.

The role involves championing corrective actions and ensuring product reliability. With a competitive salary up to $90,000 and comprehensive benefits, this is an opportunity for experienced individuals to make a significant impact in the automotive sector.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in Quality for a senior position.
• Experience in the automotive industry and quality systems.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and quality control processes.

Responsibilities

• Champion customer corrective actions and promote a zero-defect culture.
• Review mixing and molding processes and improve process capability.
• Supervise Quality Audit Team and work directly with inspection team.

Skills

IATF 16949

Root Cause Analysis

Communication Skills

SPC

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in a manufacturing related engineering principle

Job description

Emerge is currently recruiting qualified candidates for a direct hire Quality Engineer job southeast of Cleveland, OH (Twinsburg, OH) for our client, a busy manufacturer of quality materials used in the automotive and other industries. The Quality Engineer will support a product line in the manufacturing facility, actively working with the production team and the company's global clients. We are seeking a detailed‑oriented, proactive individual ready to champion the quality and reliability of the manufactured products, solve technical issues with production, actively work with clients on quality issues and resolve product defects. Candidates must have experience in IATF 16949/TS16949, audits, root cause analysis and manufacturing experience. Our client offers a competitive salary up to $90,000 per year, based on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Champion customer corrective actions, interacting with all persons related to corrective actions from production team to the customers and promote a zero‑defect culture.
• Reviewing mixing and molding processes on the shop floor, measure and improve process capability and participate in scrap reduction activities.
• Coordinate supplier qualification process.
• Contribute to and improve SOPs.
• Participate in APQP activities, product launches.
• Supervise Quality Audit Team, work directly with floor inspection team.

Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of experience in Quality is preferred for senior level position, two (2) years plus for the Associate level Quality Engineering position.
• A bachelor's degree in a manufacturing related engineering principle is preferred. Experience in plastics or rubber manufacturing.
• Experience in the automotive industry, PPAP, IATF 16949 is highly desired.
• Experience with rubber mixing and rubber molding.
• Experience with ISO 9001 / IATF 16949.
• Working knowledge of SPC, Process Capability, Metrology, Gage Control, GD&T, DOE, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Internal Auditing, PPAP, Process Flow, FMEA, Control Plan, 3x5 Why, Ishikawa diagrams, Root Cause Analysis.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.