Quality Engineer – Precision Molding & Metrology Lead

Exotic Automation & Supply; Lyon Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

PTO

Job summary

Exotic Automation & Supply in Michigan designs and builds custom rubber, urethane and plastic components, providing in-house molding, machining and system integration. The Quality Engineer will lead shop-floor quality to ensure every part ships to spec in an ITAR-compliant operation.

Responsibilities include receiving/in-process/final inspections, GD&T interpretation, CMM programming, and leading AS9102 FAI and AIAG PPAP submissions while driving continuous improvement and supplier qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with rubber, urethane, or plastic molding, or CNC machining.
• Strong ability to read complex engineering drawings with GD&T.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100. Aerospace/defense manufacturing experience is a strong plus.
• Hands-on CMM programming and precision inspection experience.
• Experience with FAI (AS9102), PPAP, 8D, MRB, MSA, and Gage R&R.
• Calibration program experience. GageTrak is a plus.
• Confidence leading cross-functional problem solving and communicating with customers, suppliers, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Verify what we make. Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections on molded rubber, urethane, and plastic parts, machined components, and engineered systems.
• Program and run the CMM to validate critical dimensions on products.
• Launch new parts right by leading AS9102 First Article Inspections and AIAG PPAP submissions.
• Lead 8D and other structured root cause investigations into molding, machining, and assembly defects.
• Help maintain AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications through internal audits and corrective actions.
• Drive supplier corrective actions and review qualification and material certifications for elastomers, resins, and purchased components.
• Manage the calibration program in GageTrak or similar system, and run MSA and Gage R&R studies.
• Analyze quality metrics to improve first-pass yield and reduce scrap and rework.

Job description

Exotic Automation & Supply in Michigan designs and builds custom rubber, urethane and plastic components, providing in-house molding, machining and system integration. The Quality Engineer will lead shop-floor quality to ensure every part ships to spec in an ITAR-compliant operation.

Responsibilities include receiving/in-process/final inspections, GD&T interpretation, CMM programming, and leading AS9102 FAI and AIAG PPAP submissions while driving continuous improvement and supplier qualification.