General Stamping & Metalworks · 18 hours ago
Quality Engineer - Mechanical
South Bend, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $95K/yr
3+ years expGeneral Stamping & Metalworks is a leading supplier of stampings and assemblies to the North American solar power industry. The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring quality assurance processes are in place and investigates failures to correct conditions at the system level whenever possible.
IndustrialIndustrial AutomationManufacturing
Responsibilities
Manage the quality assurance, non-conformance, and corrective action processes
Provide risk analysis for quality assurance and problem-solving skills regarding customer, supplier, and manufacturing quality issues
Participate in design reviews, product launch, and manufacturing processes to ensure that quality requirements are incorporated from the early stages of product launch
Prepare and review qualification packages (FAI, Gage R&R, PFMEA, capability studies, control plans, process validation)
Lead teams through issue identification, root cause analysis, and verified corrective actions using 8D, 5-Why, fishbone, and process maps
Lead development and validation activities; improve supplier quality performance
Ensure timely supplier failure resolution with corrective and preventive actions
Define incoming inspection needs for supplier materials
Assess and improve internal/external process capability
Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering and the customer to assure products meet customer needs
Work directly with the Engineering Team to approve/revised tools and processes
Provide quality support to the technical and manufacturing teams, as well as drive/support daily operations
Demonstrate practical understanding of manufacturing processes to objectively and independently analyze problems, communicate effectively and facilitate problem solving activities
Analyzing failures, corrective, and preventive action to respond to customer complaints
Ability to apply problem solving methodology to positively impact business objectives
Sound knowledge of quality management with in-depth knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control disciplines
Experience and proficiency in understanding ISO 9001, IATF 16949 along with knowledge in Statistical Tools and Techniques, APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, and Measurement System Analysis recommended
Possess production operation knowledge and experience relating to manufacturing, inspection, engineering and customer interaction
Strong teamwork and communication skills, a high level of assertiveness as well as entrepreneurial thinking and goal- and result-oriented decision-making skills
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in ISO or IATF manufacturing quality assurance / quality engineering or similar
Bachelor's degree in technical discipline or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
Sound knowledge of quality management with in-depth knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control disciplines
Experience and proficiency in understanding ISO 9001, IATF 16949 along with knowledge in Statistical Tools and Techniques, APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, and Measurement System Analysis recommended
Possess production operation knowledge and experience relating to manufacturing, inspection, engineering and customer interaction
Strong teamwork and communication skills, a high level of assertiveness as well as entrepreneurial thinking and goal- and result-oriented decision-making skills
Preferred
Certified Quality Engineer preferred
Tier 1 automotive experience preferred
Benefits
Excellent wages
Tuition reimbursement program
Cafeteria
Fully equipped fitness center
Locker rooms with showers
Air-conditioned welding department
Employee wellness initiatives (on-site flu vaccination, wellness care, and EAP resources)
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
401(K) Contribution & match
Holiday pay, and vacation accrual that starts on the date of hire
Advancement opportunities only a growing company can provide
Company
General Stamping & Metalworks
General Stamping & Metalworks is a stampings and fabricated metal part manufacturer.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Axelberg
President & CEO
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