Plant Quality Engineer
Location: Macomb, MI
Job Type: Direct Placement
Work Set-up: Onsite
Role Summary:
The Plant Quality Engineer ensures product quality, compliance, and process efficiency within our aerospace manufacturing facility. This role involves cross-functional collaboration to analyze nonconformances, perform root cause analyses, conduct internal audits, and implement corrective actions to drive continuous improvement and meet customer standards.
Responsibilities:
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Collaborate with operations, engineering, and inspection teams to ensure products meet quality and customer standards.
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Lead root cause analyses (RCCA), determine Material Review Board (MRB) dispositions, and track corrective action effectiveness.
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Monitor quality metrics, analyze data trends, and eliminate non-value-added waste to reduce product defects.
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Review drawings, customer specifications, process controls, and First Article Inspection reports for compliance.
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Conduct internal product and process audits, acting as an escort for external auditors.
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Assist with process control plans, capability evaluations, and quality documentation updates.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
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3+ years of quality engineering experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
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Hands-on experience with AS9100 standards, machined components, and technical drawing interpretation.
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Strong problem-solving, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
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Must meet U.S. person status (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) to comply with ITAR/EAR requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
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GD&T training and experience with dimensional inspection techniques.
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Experience with advanced quality tools and frameworks (PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, 8D, A3, Lean/Six Sigma).
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Background in New Product Introduction (NPI), program start-ups, and formal MRB processes.
