Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

A medical instrument manufacturing company in Sault Ste Marie, MI is looking to hire two Quality Engineers for their local plant. The company is growing and makes orthopedic surgical instruments for the medical industry. (Think surgical instruments that are hand or robot held and cut muscle, drill through bone, etc.)

Position Overview

The Quality Engineer will support manufacturing operations by developing and maintaining quality systems, leading process improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This individual will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers to maintain high product quality and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support quality activities across manufacturing operations
• Develop and maintain inspection plans for new and existing products
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) and New Product Release Reviews
• Lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Support and facilitate process and product validation activities
• Develop and maintain PFMEA and Control Plans
• Conduct process capability and statistical analysis
• Develop and maintain Statistical Process Control (SPC) programs
• Perform Gage R&R and Measurement System Analysis
• Evaluate and improve inspection methods and quality procedures
• Program and support inspection equipment
• Conduct vendor audits and supplier quality activities
• Support internal and external customer audits
• Develop and update work instructions and quality documentation
• Train employees on quality procedures and inspection standards
• Collaborate with suppliers and customers to standardize inspection processes

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required

Experience

3+ years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment preferred

Experience working with internal and external customers

Experience using multiple types of precision measuring equipment

Technical Knowledge

Preferred experience with:

• Six Sigma methodologies
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Lean Manufacturing
• PFMEA and Control Plans

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

401k Match

PTO and Holidays Plan

Opportunity to join a growing company impacting thousands around the world by providing needed surgical instruments