Quality Engineer: New Product Launch & Process Excellence

Ottenweller Company, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottenweller Company, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer with emphasis on process capability and quality assurance. The role covers pre-production prototyping through ongoing production support, with customer communication and document control as key duties.

The ideal candidate will have a engineering technology background, GD&T/LEAN/Six Sigma experience, and familiarity with MRO software and CMM tools. On-site Indianapolis-area facility with opportunity to optimize processes and reduce risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent with hands-on experience.
• Alternative: Associate degree with 3-5 years related experience and GD&T familiarity.
• Experience with LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan critical-path items to ensure on-time launches; use Gannt-charting or similar methods.
• Issue Return Material Authorizations to customers and trace products back to facilities.
• Lead tooling/fixturing procurement and validation.
• Determine process capability for product characteristics and monitor quality.
• Identify and prioritize process risks impacting quality and implement controls.
• Apply AIAG core tools (FMEA, control plan, PPAP) and 8D problem-solving.
• Manage program documents and records; conduct first-piece/prototype runs.
• Communicate status to customers; develop SOPs and inspection criteria.
• Determine and validate inspection equipment; support quoting for related products.
• Work with sales/quote teams to ensure appropriate pricing and scope.
• Contain and address customer/vendor rejections through corrective actions.

Skills

GD&T

LEAN

Six Sigma

8D problem solving

FMEA

PPAP

ASQ certification

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology

Associates degree + 3-5 years related experience

Tools

Vantage MRO software

Microsoft Project

Power Inspect (Romer)

CMM software

Job description

Ottenweller Company, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer with emphasis on process capability and quality assurance. The role covers pre-production prototyping through ongoing production support, with customer communication and document control as key duties.

The ideal candidate will have a engineering technology background, GD&T/LEAN/Six Sigma experience, and familiarity with MRO software and CMM tools. On-site Indianapolis-area facility with opportunity to optimize processes and reduce risk.