Junior Quality Engineer
On-siteSaline, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Monitor manufacturing processes and products to ensure compliance with customer and quality requirements. Perform product, process, and layered process audits to verify adherence to Control Plans and Standard Work. Identify and contain quality issues, including nonconforming material and production defects, while supporting root cause investigations using tools like 8D and 5 Why. Assist with customer complaints, warranty investigations, and containment activities, then review quality data to identify opportunities for defect reduction. Verify error-proofing devices and measurement equipment, maintain quality records, and support operator training on workmanship standards. Participate in customer, internal, and third-party audits as needed. This hands-on role requires significant time on the production floor in a hot, noisy, and dirty environment, with no direct supervisory responsibilities. Located in Saline, MI, the position supports a leading provider of engineered plastics and composite solutions.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Quality, or a related field, or equivalent manufacturing experience
- 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing or quality, preferably in an automotive or similar production environment
- Understanding of quality inspection techniques and manufacturing processes
- Ability to read engineering drawings and understand basic GD&T
- Knowledge of root cause analysis and problem-solving methods
- Familiarity with Control Plans, Layered Process Audits (LPA), and basic SPC
- Experience using measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Must be comfortable working independently while also collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, including applicable MIOSHA requirements
- This role is 100% onsite - no remote/hybrid work available
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