Quality Engineer I

Keel; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefit Package

401(k) Match

HSA/FSA

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Shift Differentials

Overtime Potential

Certification Sponsorship

Job summary

Keel is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to develop and implement quality systems for new programs, design operational metrics, and resolve quality issues to meet customer requirements.

You will drive continual improvement using APQP elements, PPAP and FMEA, while collaborating with a cross-functional team to ensure product quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 4-year degree in related quality field desirable.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Quality Assurance functions, with adequate experience solving problems, process improvement, and using inspection and test equipment.
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor, Technician, or Engineer. 6 Sigma Green Belt or above is desired.
• Problem solving, lean 6 Sigma training, Project Management, inspection & test, metrology, and calibration, drawing reading & interpretation (GD&T), statistical methods.
• Good planning, organizational, and communications skills required.
• Above average computer skills.
• Organizational & motivational abilities.
• Works well with others.
• Able to multi-task and establish priorities.

Responsibilities

• Follow up of corrective action reports, including customer complaints.
• Calibration system maintenance.
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), including PPAP, FMEA, and Control Plan creation.
• Inspection and Test.
• Review and submittal of objective quality evidence per customer requirements.
• Facilitate Continual Improvement efforts (e.g., six sigma as a green or black belt).
• Reports to Quality Manager and/or Quality Director regarding activities listed above.
• Responsible for ensuring ongoing product quality and reporting concerns as they arise. Accountable for the timely completion of tasks.
• All other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

Project Management

Inspection & Test

Metrology

Calibration

GD&T

Statistical methods

Planning

Organizational skills

Communication

Computers

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

B.S. in Quality or related field

Job description

Description:

Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands‑on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real‑world results.

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions - and we do it with pride.

Your Mission:

Develop and implement quality systems/processes related to new programs and projects, design and implement operational metrics to support day-to-day product quality systems, resolving quality issues, development of measurement systems to meet customer requirements, and facilitating continuous improvement activities.

Requirements:

Explore the Depth of the Role: (Job Duties/responsibilities)

• Follow up of corrective action reports, including customer complaints.
• Calibration system maintenance.
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), including PPAP, FMEA, and Control Plan creation.
• Inspection and Test.
• Review and submittal of objective quality evidence per customer requirements.
• Facilitate Continual Improvement efforts (e.g., six sigma as a green or black belt).
• Reports to Quality Manager and/or Quality Director regarding activities listed above.
• Responsible for ensuring ongoing product quality and reporting concerns as they arise. Accountable for the timely completion of tasks.
• All other related duties as assigned.

Mission Readiness: (Education and Experience/skills/abilities)

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 4-year degree in related quality field desirable.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Quality Assurance functions, with adequate experience solving problems, process improvement, and using inspection and test equipment.
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor, Technician, or Engineer. 6 Sigma Green Belt or above is desired.
• Problem solving, lean 6 Sigma training, Project Management, inspection & test, metrology, and calibration, drawing reading & interpretation (GD&T), statistical methods.
• Good planning, organizational, and communications skills required.
• Above average computer skills.
• Organizational & motivational abilities.
• Works well with others.
• Able to multi-task and establish priorities.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel between facilities as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• May berequiredto stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
• May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.

Become a part of our Builders and you too can...

• Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
• Embody Team Spirit
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
• Execute with Excellence and Velocity

What Keel will build for you:

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) Match
• HSA/FSA
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Shift Differentials
• Overtime Potential
• Paid on the Job Training
• Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
• Committed to Individual Career Growth
• We Do Fun Things, Plus More!

Need Assistance?

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

What we build, builds us.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.