Lead the Quality Support team in ensuring compliance with quality standards, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor.
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
Qualdoc offers quality documentation review and industrial staffing solutions for a wide range of industries, including oil & gas, power, water, and more, with expertise in supply chain management and part inspection.
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