Quality Engineer

Job Summary

MacLean-Fogg is seeking a Quality Engineer for our manufacturing facility in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In this role, you will help strengthen product and process quality, prevent defects, and drive continuous improvement through quality audits, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. You'll also support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities to help ensure quality throughout the product lifecycle.

• Location: Farmington Hills, MI
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Schedule: Day / 1st Shift
• Pay: $75,000-$85,000/year
• Employment Type: Full-time / Salary

What You'll Do as a Quality Engineer

• Establish, maintain, and improve quality standards for products, manufacturing processes, and quality systems. Identify opportunities to prevent defects, strengthen process controls, and improve product quality.
• Collaborate with product design, product management, manufacturing, and production teams to identify quality risks early and develop effective solutions.
• Conduct audits of production processes, raw materials, and suppliers to verify compliance with quality standards and specifications. Document findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Investigate product defects, nonconformances, and quality failures using root cause analysis. Work with cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive actions that reduce recurring issues.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001 and other applicable quality standards and regulations. Assist with audit preparation and maintain accurate, timely documentation, including Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), root cause analysis reports, and corrective action records.
• Identify process inefficiencies and contribute to continuous improvement, problem-solving, and Lean and Six Sigma initiatives while following applicable safety, environmental, quality, and 5S standards.
• Support APQP activities by developing and maintaining Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEAs). Coordinate with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to meet APQP milestones and timelines.
• Prepare, compile, and submit PPAP documentation in accordance with customer requirements and applicable industry standards, including AIAG guidelines. Support timely approvals for new product launches and engineering changes while maintaining accurate, traceable records of PPAP approvals and revisions.

What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years of experience.
• Understanding of quality principles, inspection techniques, and applicable industry standards.
• Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies, including root cause analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify quality issues, evaluate information, and recommend practical improvements.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining product specifications and quality standards.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to document and explain quality issues and solutions to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, gather relevant information, and support informed decision-making and process improvements.
• Willingness to learn and stay current with evolving quality tools, techniques, and industry practices.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This is an on-site position in a manufacturing environment. The role involves evaluating production processes, reviewing material quality, conducting quality audits, and collaborating with manufacturing and cross-functional teams. Employees are expected to follow applicable workplace safety, environmental, quality, and 5S procedures.

The physical requirements described above represent those needed to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits

Eligible employees across MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support health, financial well-being, time away, and development. This position is eligible for benefits that include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
• Virtual healthcare resources
• Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities
• Additional wellness, financial, and employee programs

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

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Pre-Employment Requirements

After a conditional offer, this position requires a pre-employment drug screen. Testing and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.
About MacLean-Fogg

MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets.

Our portfolio includes MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, OMCO, Mallard Manufacturing, and Threadstrong. Across our companies, we share a commitment to Integrity, People, Customers, and Stewardship while investing in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations

MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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