Quality Engineer - APQP/PPAP, Aerospace/Automotive

3-Dimensional Services Group; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

3-Dimensional Services Group is seeking Quality Engineers for its Rochester Hills and Lapeer campuses to ensure product quality and compliance with ISO/AS standards.

Responsibilities include PPAP/APQP documentation, statistical methods, root-cause analysis, and participation in cross-functional teams to drive corrective actions and prevention of defects across the supply chain. This role supports continuous improvement and supplier collaboration.

Qualifications

• PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, 8D problem solving experience.
• Quality systems knowledge: ISO 9001, AS-9100, IATF16949.
• Knowledge of inspection techniques and measurement instruments.
• Capable of Gage R&R, capability studies, and reading blueprints.
• Supplier relations experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Program Managers in APQP/PPAP documentation for PPAP, PSO, etc.
• Test parts as needed (functional, dimensional, physical properties).
• Communicate technical issues and solutions to program managers and customers.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, manufacturing, and inspection to ensure quality.
• Set up inspection modes and train personnel on Fixtures.
• Stop production when nonconforming products are found to protect customers.
• Evaluate nonconforming material, identify root causes, and report trends.
• Participate in product development meetings to review changes and process specs.
• Coordinate with customers on quality performance trends and corrective actions.
• Create and present 8-Ds and 5Ys reports to the team.
• Develop and implement PFMEAs, Control Plans, Flow Charts, SPC, and related docs.
• Lead nonconformance investigations and ensure effective corrective actions.
• Support product launches and communicate process changes to suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with policies and quality manuals.

Job description

3-Dimensional Services Group is seeking Quality Engineers for its Rochester Hills and Lapeer campuses to ensure product quality and compliance with ISO/AS standards.

Responsibilities include PPAP/APQP documentation, statistical methods, root-cause analysis, and participation in cross-functional teams to drive corrective actions and prevention of defects across the supply chain. This role supports continuous improvement and supplier collaboration.