Quality Engineer: APQP, SPC & Process Improvement

Rheinmetall; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall is seeking a Quality Engineer to support new product development and manufacturing with rigorous quality engineering practices. You will ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements while interfacing with customers and leading corrective actions to drive process improvements.

The role involves APQP participation, PPAP/FAI documentation, and training of inspectors, with a strong focus on GD&T, measurement methods, and quality system compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in quality, or bachelor’s in quality, mechanical or industrial engineering with five years related experience.
• Knowledge of GD&T, reading drawings, and use of measurement devices.
• Experience with AS9100 and ISO 14001 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Support QMS adherence and maintain quality documentation.
• Participate in APQP with cross-functional teams to meet customer quality requirements.
• Lead and participate in corrective/preventive actions to resolve issues.
• Prepare documentation for inspections, PPAP, FAI, FMEAs, control plans.
• Communicate issues and recommend process improvements.
• Train inspectors and create work instructions.

Skills

Problem solving

Statistical process control

Reading drawings

GD&T

AS9100/ISO 14001

Root cause analysis

Education

Associate degree in quality

Bachelor’s degree in quality/engineering

Tools

Gage R&R

MS Office

Job description

American Rheinmetall is seeking a Quality Engineer to support new product development and manufacturing with rigorous quality engineering practices. You will ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements while interfacing with customers and leading corrective actions to drive process improvements.

The role involves APQP participation, PPAP/FAI documentation, and training of inspectors, with a strong focus on GD&T, measurement methods, and quality system compliance.