Quality Engineer in South Bend

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Position Overview

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support manufacturing and engineering teams in ensuring product quality throughout development, launch, and ongoing production. This individual will play a key role in problem-solving, continuous improvement, and maintaining quality standards across internal operations and supplier networks.

Key Responsibilities

Product Launch & Process Development

• Support new product introductions and manufacturing readiness
• Develop and maintain quality documentation (e.g., process flows, risk assessments, control plans, work instructions)
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth product launches and transitions into production

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Lead root cause investigations related to internal and external quality concerns
• Analyze production and testing data to identify trends, anomalies, and improvement opportunities
• Drive corrective and preventive actions across operations and supplier base
• Promote best practices in statistical analysis, process control, and problem-solving methodologies

Supplier & Customer Quality

• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to establish quality expectations and performance metrics
• Review and approve supplier submissions and corrective actions
• Support customer-facing quality initiatives, including issue resolution and reporting
• Travel as needed to support supplier or customer-related quality activities

Measurement & Technical Expertise

• Serve as a subject matter expert in measurement systems, data analysis, and process capability
• Support implementation of tolerance strategies and engineering standards
• Ensure validation and verification methods are executed properly

Quality Management System (QMS)

• Support and maintain compliance with established quality management systems and standards
• Participate in internal audits and continuous improvement of quality processes
• Track and analyze cost of quality metrics and drive improvement initiatives

Requirements

Core Skills & Experience

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience with structured quality methodologies (e.g., APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, etc.)
• Ability to interpret technical data and make timely, informed decisions
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment (multi-process exposure )
• Familiarity with supplier quality and customer-facing issue resolution

Technical Knowledge

• Understanding of quality systems, audits, and compliance frameworks
• Experience with measurement systems, GD&T, and data-driven decision-making
• Continuous improvement or Six Sigma experience

Education & Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in a quality or manufacturing engineering role
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners

Benefits

• Major Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) match
• Vacation/PTO
• Advancement/promotional opportunities
• Team-focused atmosphere/environment
• Clean, organized, temperature controlled