Manufacturing quality engineering

Quality EngineerAt Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend. The Quality Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and completing broadly defined quality engineering assignments and small projects that support product and process quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction. This role provides technical support across Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing; uses data-driven methods such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) and structured problem solving to identify and resolve quality issues; and helps ensure customer and contractual requirements are consistently met in a high-mix electronics manufacturing environment. The Quality Engineer also supports quality system effectiveness, internal audits, corrective action, and continuous improvement initiatives at the Ann Arbor, MI facility.Essential Job FunctionsProvide technical support to Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing regarding product and process inspection, audit requirements, sampling plans, process controls, and statistical applications.Set up, develop, and continuously improve inspection systems, methods, and techniques using data analysis, SPC, auditing, and other appropriate quality tools.Support development, implementation, and maintenance of quality systems, procedures, and controls; Provide technical support to Purchasing regarding supplier capability, quality status, inspection and test methods, supplier-related nonconformance, and resolution of quality issues.Lead or support root cause analysis and prepare corrective action documentation using structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, 5-Why, and A-3.Maintain accurate and current quality system documentation, records, procedures, work instructions, and other controlled quality information.Conduct internal quality audits and support audit preparation, reporting, corrective actions, and timely follow-up to ensure ongoing compliance.Analyze quality trends, inspection results, process data, and other performance indicators to identify opportunities for risk reduction, defect prevention, and process improvement.Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to establish effective process controls, address sources of variation, and support improvements in quality, yield, and consistency.Build and maintain strong working relationships with customer Quality organizations to ensure key characteristics, technical requirements, and contractual quality expectations are understood and met.Support quality initiatives associated with new product introduction, process changes, customer requirements, and other activities that may affect product or process quality.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Quality, or a related technical discipline.3–5 years of experience in engineering, quality, manufacturing, mathematics, statistics, or a closely related technical field.Preferred QualificationsExperience in electronics or electronic component manufacturing.Working knowledge of electronic component manufacturing processes, inspection methods, and process controls.Knowledge of quality systems, quality engineering techniques, process control, SPC, auditing, corrective action, and team facilitation methods.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based quality systems or other business applications.ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification preferred, or willingness to pursue certification.Key CompetenciesData-driven decision making and statistical analysis.Structured problem solving, root cause analysis, and corrective action effectiveness.Quality systems and internal auditing.Customer-focused approach to quality requirements and issue resolution.Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Work EnvironmentOn-site role based at Spectrum Control's manufacturing facility in Ann Arbor, MI.Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment, with regular interaction with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, inspection, and testing functions.Requires the ability to work effectively in a hands-on manufacturing setting and respond to quality issues as they arise.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities