Quality Engineer: Precision QC & Process Improvement

Centurion Metalworks; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Century in Traverse City, MI is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead quality control initiatives, develop standards for inspection, and implement SPC to ensure materials and processes meet exacting specifications. You will collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve product quality and reliability.

The role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to train staff on inspection plans, and familiarity with quality systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and related experience required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and internal teams.
• Experience with SPC, MSA and control charts is preferred.
• Familiarity with quality systems and document control.
• Willingness to learn and apply Lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and initiate inspection standards and methods.
• Plan and conduct analysis to assure product quality.
• Create inspection and control plans for assigned products.
• Review and train staff on inspection plans and methodology.
• Establish methods to evaluate production equipment and measurement techniques.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Production management software

MS Excel

Job description

Century in Traverse City, MI is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead quality control initiatives, develop standards for inspection, and implement SPC to ensure materials and processes meet exacting specifications. You will collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve product quality and reliability.

The role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to train staff on inspection plans, and familiarity with quality systems.