Quality Engineer II
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Quality Engineer II
Location: Marion Plant (Union Facility)
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week plus overtime as required
Job Type: Direct Hire
Position Overview
The Quality Engineer II serves as a group leader for the Quality Support team, providing direction for routine daily activities and escalating issues to the Quality Support Manager as needed. This role plays a key part in maintaining and ensuring compliance with the Business Management Plan and applicable quality standards, including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
This position has a strong hands-on component, requiring time on the production floor to investigate quality issues while also managing documentation, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Quality Engineer II
Location: Marion Plant (Union Facility)
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week plus overtime as required
Job Type: Direct Hire
Position Overview
The Quality Engineer II serves as a group leader for the Quality Support team, providing direction for routine daily activities and escalating issues to the Quality Support Manager as needed. This role plays a key part in maintaining and ensuring compliance with the Business Management Plan and applicable quality standards, including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
This position has a strong hands-on component, requiring time on the production floor to investigate quality issues while also managing documentation, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as Lead Auditor for the quality system and internal audits
- Schedule, conduct, analyze, and report internal process and quality system audits in compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
- Oversee and administer the corrective action system, including evaluation and audit of corrective actions
- Establish, maintain, and update quality assurance procedures
- Manage and maintain the document control system and related databases
- Lead efforts to address internal and external customer quality issues
- Investigate and lead corrective actions related to non-conforming product
- Ensure compliance with automotive and customer-specific requirements, including PPAP, read-across, and problem-solving activities
- Lead the creation and management of Process Flow Diagrams and Control Plans
- Lead and participate in FMEA activities, providing technical input from a quality systems perspective
- Prepare and manage weekly and monthly quality performance reports, including Balanced Scorecard KPI metrics
- Support customer visits related to quality concerns as needed
- Interface with personnel at all levels to ensure findings are fully traced to standard requirements and properly communicated
Education & Certifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- ISO/TS 16949 Certified Auditor preferred
- Prior laboratory experience desired
Knowledge & Experience
- Knowledge of measuring gauges and precision measuring devices
- Familiarity with automotive quality standards and requirements
- Knowledge of chemical use in a laboratory environment, including general understanding of acids and bases
- Experience maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards
Skills & Competencies
- Self-motivated with strong initiative
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and internal systems (MQ1, Tandem preferred)
- Hands-on experience using calipers, micrometers, snap gauges, tape measures, and other precision tools
- Strong communication, organization, planning, interpersonal, and attention-to-detail skills
- Proficient in Metrology Lab activities
Core Competencies
- Decision Making and Analysis
- Business and Customer Focus
- Results Orientation
Tools, Equipment & Materials
- Precision measuring devices
- Personal computer
- Hand tools
- Exposure to band saws, hydraulic presses, and vertical CNC mills
- Knowledge of greases, fluids, lubricants, and MSDS programs
- Familiarity with acids and associated chemicals