Quality Engineer

Senior Executive Recruiter @ Five Star Recruiting | Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Quality Engineer Wanted – Work Where Others Vacation! Ready to take the lead on quality while enjoying life in the beautiful surrounding area of Ironwood, MI ? We’re looking for a detail-driven Quality Engineer to champion inspection and submission processes for custom injection molded products—guiding projects from kickoff to production approval with precision and pride. Bonus: Relocation assistance is on the table —your next career move could also be your next great adventure! Key Responsibilities: Develop comprehensive inspection plans for both internal and external First Article Inspections (FAIs). Program advanced measuring equipment for First Article Inspection data generation. Perform FAIs using standard quality measurement tools. Lead the APQP process, including PFMEAs, work instructions, control plans, and final inspections. Drive quality initiatives throughout development, verification, validation, design transfer, and release stages—ensuring regulatory compliance. Manage supplier PPAP submissions and approvals. Coordinate with quality teams and communicate product risks through stage gate processes. Track supplier issues and implement corrective actions to maintain quality benchmarks. Review material test data to ensure alignment with Quality System Standards. Provide technical support to team members in resolving quality-related issues. Qualifications: Education: Associate Degree in Quality Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field. A combination of education and relevant experience will be considered. Experience: Minimum 5 years in a quality-related field. Automotive industry experience preferred. Plastic Injection Molding experience is a strong plus. Certifications (Preferred): Certified Quality Auditor Lean/Six Sigma Certification Technical and Functional Skills: Proficient in mechanical measurement techniques and blueprint interpretation. Strong math, algebra, and statistical analysis skills. Familiarity with PFMEAs, APQP, and root cause analysis. Programming experience with CMM and Smartscope preferred (training available). Strong Microsoft Office skills; ERP experience preferred but not required. Communication and Leadership: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Collaborative, proactive, and able to lead by example. Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment. Professional, adaptable, and customer-focused. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Manufacturing and Quality Assurance Industries Plastics Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Five Star Recruiting and Staffing by 2x Get notified about new Quality Engineer jobs in Ironwood, MI . We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Five Star Recruiting and Staffing