Quality Engineer

Job Description

Title : Quality Engineer
Location : Lake Geneva,WI
Hire Type : Direct Hire
Shift : 1st shift
Compensation : $70-95K yearly

Benefits : Full Benefits Package offered
Must have Skill Set : experience with TS 16949

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join a growing precision manufacturing organization in Lake Geneva, WI. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Engineer with a strong automotive manufacturing background and hands-on IATF 16949 experience.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of automotive quality systems and core quality tools and will enjoy working directly with Engineering, Manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to identify problems, implement corrective actions, and continuously improve processes.

Job Duties:

• Support and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Suppliers, and Customers to resolve quality issues and improve product and process performance.
• Lead and support root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze quality data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop, maintain, and improve quality documentation, procedures, work instructions, and control plans.
• Support APQP and PPAP activities for new products and engineering changes.
• Utilize automotive quality core tools including PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and PPAP.
• Support internal, customer, and supplier audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Investigate customer complaints and internal nonconformances and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
• Work with production teams to improve process capability, reduce scrap, and prevent recurring quality issues.
• Assist with inspection and measurement activities, including review of dimensional and capability data.
• Promote a culture of quality at the source, problem solving, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred.
• 2+ years of Quality Engineering or Quality Systems experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with IATF 16949 is required.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements.
• Strong understanding of automotive quality core tools, including:
  • APQP
  • PPAP
  • PFMEA
  • Control Plans
  • SPC
  • MSA
• Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with corrective action processes and customer quality issues.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with production personnel, engineers, suppliers, and customers.
• Experience with metal forming, springs, wire products, stamping, or similar precision manufacturing is a plus.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Tami Van Wazer
Technical Recruiter

Tami is a Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than 20 years of recruiting experience, including four years with Sterling. She supports the Automation Division, helping connect skilled candidates with opportunities in a fast-moving and highly technical industry.

Tami is passionate about connecting with people and supporting them throughout their career journey. Whether she is helping with resume creation, providing job coaching, or guiding candidates toward their dream job, she enjoys being a trusted resource during important career decisions.

For Tami, recruiting is about more than matching candidates to open roles. It is about building relationships, offering meaningful support, and helping people take confident steps toward long-term career growth and success.

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About Lake Geneva, WI

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