Opportunity
Our client is seeking a Quality Engineer to join their team in the metro Detroit area. This is a full-time, contract-to-hire opportunity, with potential for direct hire after six months based on performance.
The Quality Engineer will play a key role in supporting and advancing quality initiatives across manufacturing systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of customer expectations and lead internal efforts to ensure those standards are consistently met.
Why Join Our Client:
- Committed to investing in their people and fostering long-term careers
- Exceptionally low turnover — most employees have been with the company for 10+ years
- Supportive, team-oriented culture with strong leadership and mentorship
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, generate, and maintain APQP and PPAP documentation
- Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations for product issues; document findings using the 8D methodology
- Collaborate with customers and suppliers to address and resolve quality concerns
- Provide training and support to internal teams on quality-related topics
- Review and assess supplier processes, identifying and implementing improvement opportunities
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality management systems
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data to drive continuous improvement and enhance product quality
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of Quality or Manufacturing Engineering experience
- Experience in a medium- to high-volume Tier 1 manufacturing environment (2+ years preferred)
- Working knowledge of PPAP, APQP, FMEA, and GD&T
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with computer-based quality tools and reporting systems
- Ability to travel locally to customer sites (approximately 25% travel)
Compensation & Benefits:
- Benefits: Optional participation in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Type: Contract-to-hire (potential for direct hire after six months based on performance)
