Quality Engineer#26-38957

$34.37-$37.89 per hour

Redford, MI

Onsite

Job Description

Our client, a Automotive company, is looking for a Quality Engineer for their Redford, MI location.

Responsibilities:

The main function of a quality engineer is to research and test the design, functionality and maintenance of products, equipment, systems and processes and develop quality standards.

A typical quality engineer has the ability to read and interpret blueprints, and evaluate product integrity and standards.

Coordinates quality objectives with other departments

Drives continuous improvement by developing and implementing error and mistake proofing

Keeps management abreast of progress, developments and pending problems

Drive issues to closure through the various quality feedback loops

Analyzes assembly process data to look for trends or possible upcoming concerns.

Works with Advanced Quality Tools (i.e., PFMEAs) to ensure a quality assembly process

Keeps management abreast of progress, developments and pending problems

Analyzes SPC data and works with manufacturing engineering to make process improvements

Knowledge of GD&T and CMM operations

Facilitate others in the executions of Quality Improvement activities

To work in a plant environment, working hands-on with engine assembly

This is a plant-floor-forward role. Most of the shift is spent actively engaged in the production environment, not behind a desk.

5-10% —

Meetings:

Daily shop floor meetings and shift handovers to align on open issues, priorities, and status

50-60% —

Floor Work:

Working directly with operators on the line, identifying and resolving quality issues as they arise in real time

30-40% —

Data and Collaboration:

Organizing and analyzing quality data, coordinating with cross-functional partners on shift to address systemic issues

The team supports quality control and production assurance for HDEP engine assembly. Contractor will work alongside two other QA engineers.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required
• 2-4 years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Experience with SPC data analysis
• Proficiency with advanced quality tools, including PFMEAs
• Knowledge of GD&T and CMM operations
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints and technical drawings
• Experience analyzing assembly process data to identify trends and drive corrective action
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced plant environment and building rapport with hourly production staff
• Ability to handle conflict professionally and drive issues to resolution under pressure
• The strongest candidates will bring the right technical foundation paired with the right mindset — someone who is motivated by challenge, comfortable with ambiguity, and capable of owning issues independently from day one.

Top 3 must-have hard skills:

Manufacturing Experience:

Hands-on experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment is essential. The candidate must be comfortable on the production floor and able to work effectively alongside hourly staff.

Blueprint Reading and GD&T:

The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles is a core technical requirement for this role.

Advanced Quality Tools:

Demonstrated experience with PFMEAs and SPC data analysis. Familiarity with CMM operations is a strong plus.