Quality Engineer (Defense Manufacturing)

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer in Michigan to support new product development, manufacturing, and continuous improvement in a precision environment.

You will apply AS9100, APQP, PPAP, SPC, GD&T, and root-cause analysis to meet customer and industry standards while supporting production, suppliers, and customer quality initiatives. The role focuses on maintaining the QMS, developing quality documentation, participating in APQP, and leading CAPA with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting Quality Management Systems compliant with AS9100 and ISO 14001.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FAI, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and Gage R&R methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with AS9100 and ISO 14001.
• Develop, update, and maintain quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, quality alerts, inspection plans, and process documentation.
• Participate in APQP with cross-functional teams to ensure customer quality requirements are achieved.
• Review customer contracts and verify compliance with customer-specific quality requirements.
• Maintain Plex workflow activities and documentation.
• Define critical product characteristics, inspection criteria, and appropriate inspection methods.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to identify and validate critical product characteristics.
• Apply SPC techniques to monitor and improve manufacturing processes.
• Support new product introductions, qualification activities, and production launches.
• Prepare quality documentation, including PPAP packages, FAI, Process FMEAs, Control Plans, Check Sheets, Quality Alerts, and customer submission documentation.
• Coordinate and perform quality validation activities, including FAI, Gage R&R, and MSA.
• Lead and participate in CAPA initiatives involving customer, supplier, and internal quality issues.
• Drive continuous improvement through Root Cause Analysis, Lean, Six Sigma, A3 problem solving, countermeasures, and poka-yoke.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable standards and communicate quality concerns and trends to teams.
• Participate on MRB to disposition nonconforming material and ensure rework verification.
• Support internal quality audits and corrective actions.

Skills

Quality engineering

AS9100

APQP/PPAP

SPC

GD&T

FMEA

MSA

CAPA

Lean Six Sigma

Gage R&R

Reading drawings

Plex ERP/QMS

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in Quality

Bachelor's degree in Quality

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Plex ERP/QMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Check out this new opportunity!

Quality Engineer

AS9100 | APQP | PPAP | Manufacturing Quality

Lapeer, MI

$80,000 - $100,000/Yearly

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support new product development, manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives within a precision manufacturing environment. This role applies AS9100 quality systems, APQP, PPAP, SPC, GD&T, and root cause analysis methodologies to ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and industry quality requirements while supporting production, suppliers, and customer quality initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with AS9100 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Develop, update, and maintain quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, quality alerts, inspection plans, and process documentation.
• Participate in the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process with cross-functional teams to ensure customer quality requirements are achieved.
• Review customer contracts and verify compliance with customer-specific quality requirements.
• Maintain assigned Plex workflow activities and documentation.
• Define critical product characteristics, inspection criteria, and appropriate inspection methods.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to identify and validate critical product characteristics.
• Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques to monitor and improve manufacturing processes.
• Support new product introductions, qualification activities, and production launches.
• Prepare quality documentation, including:
  • PPAP packages
  • First Article Inspections (FAI)
  • Process FMEAs
  • Control Plans
  • Check Sheets
  • Quality Alerts
  • Customer submission documentation
• Coordinate and perform quality validation activities, including:
  • First Article Inspection (FAI)
  • Gage R&R Studies
  • Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
• Lead and participate in Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) initiatives involving customer, supplier, and internal quality issues.
• Drive continuous improvement through Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, A3 problem solving, countermeasures, and poka-yoke (error-proofing).
• Maintain knowledge of applicable customer, regulatory, government, and industry quality standards.
• Communicate quality concerns, trends, and process improvement recommendations to production teams and management.
• Participate on the Material Review Board (MRB) to evaluate and disposition nonconforming material while ensuring rework verification requirements are met.
• Support internal quality audits, implement corrective actions, and recommend process improvements.
• Develop work instructions and provide technical guidance and training to quality inspectors and production personnel.
• Train employees on critical product characteristics and quality expectations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout manufacturing operations.
• Complete customer quality submissions and generate Certificates of Conformance (CoC).
• Perform quality engineering activities supporting Engineering Change Notices (ECN) and Process Change Requests (PCR).

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Quality, or Bachelor's degree in Quality, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting Quality Management Systems compliant with AS9100 and ISO 14001.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FAI, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and Gage R&R methodologies.
• Experience leading Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities and Root Cause Analysis.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, A3 problem solving, countermeasures, and poka-yoke techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Experience using handheld precision measuring equipment and surface plate inspection tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience improving manufacturing processes.
• Ability to maintain compliance with company safety procedures, security protocols, and PPE requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASQ (American Society for Quality) certification (CQE, CQA, or related certification).
• Experience using Plex Manufacturing ERP/QMS.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Additional experience with customer quality portals and electronic quality documentation systems.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer

What to Expect

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of “World Class Service. World Class Company.”

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30 year-old commitment to be a “World Class Service. World Class Company.”