Quality Engineer: Process & Improvement Leader

Modineer Company; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Modineer Company in Niles, MI is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead quality processes, support PPAP, PFMEA, and QIP, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing.

The role requires strong leadership, data analysis and communication skills, with a 4-year degree and ability to travel if needed. You will oversee staff, partner with senior management, and ensure ISO 9000/14001 and 5-S adherence.

Qualifications

• Must have a 4-year degree or relevant experience in the field.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient problem solving and data analysis skills.
• Strong computer and Microsoft Office skills.
• Extensive knowledge of drawings, blueprints and design.
• Understanding of manufacturing process in welding, roll-forming, stamping and extrusion molding.
• Able to maintain confidential information.
• Able to work overtime and travel to customers with short notice.
• Successful completion of role-specific testing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee processing HTR's, PPAP, QIP, Data Sheets PQCT and PFMEA.
• Develop and manage continuous department profit improvement and cost reduction programs.
• Determine and manage efficient department staffing.
• Ensure department staff is adequately trained.
• Investigate department outages and develop and implement appropriate countermeasures.
• Give praise and administer disciplinary action to correct performance issues within department.
• Develop department budget and support company business plan by meeting key plan metrics.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by Senior Management.
• Adhere to and promote Safety, Quality, ISO 9000 and 14001, Associate Handbook, 5-S.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Reading drawings/blueprints

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Modineer Company in Niles, MI is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead quality processes, support PPAP, PFMEA, and QIP, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing.

The role requires strong leadership, data analysis and communication skills, with a 4-year degree and ability to travel if needed. You will oversee staff, partner with senior management, and ensure ISO 9000/14001 and 5-S adherence.